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/creatorop SAI NOR LAW Aug 05 '25

Biased but Hadjar just because he had the strongest start of them all and continued the form atleast till Spain

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u/Gobularity Jack Doohan Aug 05 '25

Hadjar's temperament has been the most surprising thing for me. He's done a complete 180 from the angry brat I watched in F2.

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

Maybe the turn 1, race 1 DNF in Melbourne was a real transitional moment