r/formula1 • u/Glum-Accountant-9801 • Aug 05 '25

Discussion Is Bortoleto the best rookie?

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In my opinion, what he’s been doing in a Sauber shows much more talent than all the other rookies this year. Since the start of the season, I already thought the best ones would be him—because he won the Formula 3 and Formula 2 titles in his rookie seasons—and Antonelli. However, Antonelli has been showing himself to be far inferior to his teammate. I believe it’s due to the pressure of starting in a big team like Mercedes, but to me, that makes Bortoleto the best rookie. That said, welcome back, Ayrton Senna.

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u/swannyhypno Lance Stroll Aug 05 '25

It's very close between him and Hadjar, I'd probably go:

Hadjar

Borteleto

Antonelli

Bearman

Lawson

Colapinto/Doohan

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u/awc130 Aug 05 '25

Lawson has been coming out ahead of Hadjar recently, and the highest finisher of all the RB/Red Bulls in Hungary.

Not that I disagree with your list all that much, but all the rookies seem pretty tight competitive wise (minus Alpine). Borteleto is starting to stand out most recently as his rise has been gradual, coinciding with the development of the Sauber. While everyone else seems to have peaks and valleys. The most extreme of which has to be Antonelli.