Rating the 2025 F1 rookies on their season so far

F1 TV commentator Alex Jacques offers his mid-season assessment of this year's rookie class. Andrea Kimi Antonelli displayed flashes of brilliance, including a record-breaking Sprint Pole, but needs to fully rediscover his raw speed and confidence. Oliver Bearman impressed with strong one-lap pace, though basic errors need to be ironed out. Gabriel Bortoleto has been a qualifying standout, consistently outperforming Nico Hülkenberg. Isack Hadjar is a strong "rookie of the half-year" contender, showing resilience and consistent points scoring. Liam Lawson recovered from setbacks with strong race pace, yet seeks better qualifying results. Alpine's rookies, Jack Doohan and Franco Colapinto, endured a challenging campaign amidst team instability and unusual driver management.