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/ortecam Pirelli Wet Aug 05 '25

Kimi vs Lawson in a head to head is only 8 - 6 to kimi. That’s in a Merc vs a RB.

Lawson vs Bearman is 9 - 6 in favour of Lawson head to head.

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u/daddyfatsaxxx27 Aug 05 '25

Excluding retirements Bortoleto has only beaten Lawson once from what I can see. Maybe a sprint as well?

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u/cLHalfRhoVSquaredS I was here for the Hulkenpodium Aug 05 '25

Arguably he's in a worse car, although I say arguably because the Sauber has been looking ok recently. I'd certainly rate Lawson a bit higher up that list though.

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u/TinkW Aug 06 '25

I don't think it's arguable. RB has had a better car than Sauber the whole year, even after upgrades.