P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Sergio Perez return represents huge F1 failure
F1 rookies in 2025 faced challenges with speed, avoiding crashes, and scoring points, with Kimi Antonelli, Isack Hadjar, Ollie Bearman, Gabriel Bortoleto, Franco Colapinto, and Liam Lawson struggling in their first full season.
At the British Grand Prix, none of these rookies earned points, and only Bearman finished the race unharmed at Silverstone.
Nico Hulkenberg claimed his first podium at 37 due to experience benefiting drivers in wet conditions.
With Cadillac entering F1 in 2026, familiar names like Valtteri Bottas and Sergio Perez are linked to new seats, valued for their experience amid rookie struggles.
The debate on whether F1 drivers are too young and inexperienced continues, as the quest for young talent presents challenges and risks for teams, reshaping strategies for driver development.
