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Which rookie had the most successful debuts in the first five Grands Prix?

The break between the Asian Tour and the Miami Grand Prix allows us to take stock of the six rookies of the 2025 season. Who has been the most impressive among the six after five Grands Prix? And, conversely, who already finds themselves in a difficult situation?

Published 28/04/2025 à 14:07

Dorian Grangier

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Which rookie had the most successful debuts in the first five Grands Prix?

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Andrea Kimi Antonelli, Oliver Bearman, Isack Hadjar, Liam Lawson, Jack Doohan and Gabriel Bortoleto. These are the six rookies on the grid in 2025. All six made their debuts in Formula 1 (as a full-season starter) at the Australian Grand Prix last March, and were able to showcase their potential over the first five rounds of the season. The break between the Asian tour and the Miami Grand Prix (May 2-4) allows us to take a first look at their performances before heading to Florida. Who was the most impressive among the six? And conversely, who is already in a difficult situation after five Grands Prix? AUTOhebdo takes stock.

Loading… Andrea Kimi Antonelli (Mercedes)

Ranking: 6th with 38 points Best result: 4th (Australian GP)

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Dorian Grangier

A young journalist nostalgic for the motorsport of yesteryear. Raised on the exploits of Sébastien Loeb and Fernando Alonso.

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vincent moyet

28/04/2025 at 07:19 a.m.

Same point of view for me. I'll just add that Antonelli is the youngest, but surprisingly mature.

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Ben

28/04/2025 at 04:52 a.m.

Aside from possible sponsorship issues, I don't see why any of these new drivers should be let go. Antonelli is good but also has the best car of the 5 and has covered a lot of kilometers in private tests. Hadjar, it's not a surprise to see her at such a level. The other 3 all have extenuating circumstances: car for Bortolleto and psychological context for Doohan and Lawson. So let them finish their season and then there will always be time to see...

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Alain Féguenne (Luxembourg)

28/04/2025 at 04:05 a.m.

As already mentioned, Isack and Kimi….surprising, Bearman…confirms, Lawson….to be seen…..Bortoleto…not in a car, and Doohan must be replaced as soon as possible. 😎👀🤨

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