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How to star as a Formula 1 rookie

This year's rookies will be seeking to make an impression in F1, but what key traits should they prioritise? An expert panel including Juan Pablo Montoya and Jackie Stewart explains why outright speed isn't as important as you might expect

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After a stellar first season in Formula 1, Charles Leclerc earned a promotion to Ferrari, setting an example for all F1 rookies to follow.

The 2019 grid is set to feature the most exciting rookie crop since the man Leclerc replaced at Ferrari, Kimi Raikkonen, was joined by Fernando Alonso and Juan Pablo Montoya in 2001.

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