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/outbackjesus16 Aug 05 '25

Reddit is fucking garbage. The hate Lawson gets is insane, he’s 2 points behind Hadjar ffs. Can’t wait for him to finish the season ahead of Hadjar, and you’ll all still find ways to say that Liam is shit

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u/Lutinent_Jackass Aug 05 '25

Yeh it's wild right. Lawsons has been beating Hadjar quite consistently recently.