F1 2025: Rookie Watch – Rising Stars in the Chinese GP

• by Dr. AK Rana

Kimi Antonelli, a rookie – became Driver of the Day in the Chinese GP, and he absolutely deserved it!

 A rookie in the F1 2025 season, Kimi has now scored in both of his first two races. Driving for Mercedes surely helps, but what’s truly impressive is how well he’s keeping pace with his senior teammate,

George Russell.

His relentless drive to improve is clear—he’s learning fast and getting stronger with every race.

The second rookie turning heads is Gabriel Bortoleto.

 He’s consistently dragged his Kick Sauber into Q2 in nearly every qualifying session and is already matching the pace of his experienced teammate, Nico Hülkenberg.

His gentle smile might fool you, but on track, his serious approach and razor-sharp racing instincts make him a formidable contender.

And then, there’s the fan-favorite: Ollie Bearman.

This young gun had a rough start, crashing twice in practice sessions. After his nightmare in Australia—where he barely had any track time—his only goal was simple: finish the race. And he did, completing over 50 laps of experience. But his real comeback moment came in the Chinese GP, where he didn’t just score points but showed off his fearless overtaking skills.

 And of course,

let’s not forget his now-iconic,

                                                           “Ciao!”

after every overtake.

The crowd loves it!

Isack Hadjar, a passionate Lewis Hamilton fan, had a heartbreaking start in Melbourne, crashing out on the formation lap.

That disappointment hit him hard. But in China, he bounced back, putting in solid performances in both the Sprint and GP. His dedication and work ethic are undeniable—expect big things from him in the future!

And then there’s Jack Doohan. He’s had a decent start, but there’s room for improvement. That said, one of the most entertaining battles in China was his wheel-to-wheel fight with Hadjar right up until they crossed the finish line.

 The way they fought for position?

Pure racing magic!

Each of these rookies is showing their potential, adapting to their cars, and proving why they belong in Formula 1.

Keep going, guys—you’re doing amazing!

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