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Max Verstappen was often spotted handing advice and support to last season’s rookie drivers, but who does he believe is the quickest?
Max Verstappen has praised Gabriel Bortoleto and Kimi Antonelli as the most talented duo among the 2025 F1 rookies. Verstappen, a role model for the rookies, was frequently seen interacting with Bortoleto and Antonelli. The four-time world champion already had established relationships with many rookies before their debuts, having engaged with them in sim racing. Several rookies sought advice from Verstappen last season, which he was happy to provide. Verstappen expressed no qualms about offering guidance to rookie drivers, emphasizing the natural camaraderie that developed among them. Despite the age gap, he found the rookies to be nice and easy to get along with.
