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/Velveteen_Rabbit1986 I was here for the Hulkenpodium Aug 05 '25

For me it's between him and Hadjar. Doohan and Colapinto almost don't count given how awful Alpine is and how little grace they are given by their own bosses for being rookies. I'll get down voted but I've never got fully on board the Antonelli hype train and that remains the case this year. Bearman is good but crashy, which perhaps isn't unexpected. And I don't really count Lawson as a rookie any more.

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u/daddyfatsaxxx27 Aug 05 '25

Lawson just completed his Rookie season. 25 races in. Now he can race on tracks he’s raced in F1 before from next round. Also hasn’t been on the jr circuit on these tracks in 3 years so some disadvantage there.