Signing a talented young driver in F1 Manager 2022 is often crucial for success in Formula 1. There are many skilled young drivers in the game as it has all the drivers from the F1, F2, and F3 series, plus it also creates new drivers when required.
Choosing the right young driver can be tough with so many options. Get it right, and they can become one of the all-time greats, get it wrong, and they could be the next Latifi. Young drivers develop much faster than their older counterparts. They earn experience, which turns into development points that can be used to improve any of their attributes. These are the best under-23-year-old drivers in F1 Manager 2022 that are sure to be successful.
7 Richard Verschoor
- Age: 21
- Rating: 71
Dutch drivers seem to be having a lot of success in Formula 1 recently with now two-time world champion Max Verstappen and the new Alpha Tauri rookie Nyck de Vries. Fellow Dutchman Richard Verschoor can follow this success if given a seat in F1.
The former Red Bull academy driver is racing for Trident in F2. He is making the most out of a poor car and is 84 points ahead of teammate Calan Williams in the standings in the same car. This demonstrates his quality and talents behind the wheel. The 21-year-old is a great option for any F1 team, as he has proven he can be competitive in any car.
6 Frederik Vesti
- Age: 20
- Rating: 71
Frederik Vesti is a junior Mercedes driver from Denmark. The 20-year-old is in his debut year in Formula 2 for ART. He spent 3 years convincing Mercedes to sign him to their driver academy and rewarded them with a title challenge in Formula 3. He was then promoted to F2 to be the first Mercedes Junior to race there since current formula 1 Mercedes driver George Russel.
Frederik Vesti had a tough start to his F2 career but has bounced back with 4 podiums and a win in Azerbaijan, demonstrating his tenacity and desire to succeed. Given a chance, he is sure to succeed in Formula 1 through sheer talent and determination. Mercedes have had a lot of success with the drivers they sign in the past and with the right guidance, Frederik Vesti is sure to follow in their footsteps.
5 Théo Pourchaire
- Age: 19
- Rating 71
As the youngest driver on this list, 19-year-old Théo Pourchaire is one of a kind when it comes to consistency in the youth racing categories. In 2018, aged just 15 years old, he won 16 of 21 races in French Formula 4 and finished on the podium in the other 5. He is currently 2nd in the Formula 2 championship racing for ART Grand Prix with 3 wins and 13 top 10 finishes.
Théo Pourchaire Sauber Academy and is an exceptionally talented young French driver that can have a lot of success in Formula 1 Manager 2022, given the chance. He is surprisingly consistent despite his youth and has enormous potential that should be harnessed.
4 Jack Doohan
- Age: 19
- Rating: 72
19-year-old Jack Doohan is one of the hottest young drivers competing in Formula 2. He is the son of 5-time Motorcycle world champion Mick Doohan. The Australian sensation is driving for Virtuosi Racing in his debut F2 season and has been remarkable. With F2 wins in England, Hungary, and Belgium this season he has proved he can rise to any challenge.
He is a great driver to sign for teams without the biggest budgets on the grid. Much like any Formula 2 driver he is eager to get into the pinnacle of motorsport. Jack Doohan will work hard to prove his worth for any team and can develop quickly into one of the best young drivers out there.
3 Oscar Piastri
- Age: 21
- Rating: 75
Much has been said about Oscar Piastri this past year. He is somewhat of a controversial figure due to the way he turned down a contract at Alpine to drive for McLaren. But what is not up for debate is the Australian 21-year-old’s driving ability. He is the hottest property in Formula 1 right now and for good reason.
The Formula 2, Formula 3, and Formula Renault champion has near-unrivaled potential in Formula 1. While he might be difficult to sign after his new McLaren deal, the challenge is worth it. He can quickly grow into one of the best drivers in F1 Manager 2022 and will make the most of any car he is given.
2 Yuki Tsunoda
- Age: 22
- Rating: 77
The tenacious and charismatic Yuki Tsunoda would be a great addition to any F1 team on the grid looking for a young talented driver. The 22-year-old Japanese driver burst into the F1 scene in 2021 with an impressive 9th-place debut in Bahrain. He has been somewhat inconsistent in his Formula 1 career with Alpha Tauri but no one can doubt his raw talent.
It is no secret that Yuki Tsunoda sometimes lets his emotions get the better of him. He can often be heard swearing over the team radio. However, his 4th place finish in the 2021 Abu-Dhabi Grand Prix shows how good he can be on his day. Any team that can harness his talents and keeps him focused will have a driver with enormous potential.
1 Lando Norris
- Age: 22
- Rating: 86
It is no surprise that McLaren's golden boy Lando Norris is the highest-rated young driver in F1 Manager 2022. The English prodigy has been racing toe-to-toe with the greatest in the sport since his debut in the 2019 season. He quickly made his abilities known with consistently impressive performances over the years, including 6 podiums.
At just 22 years old with an 86 overall rating, he is sure to be a future world champion. He has more than a decade in his career left and will still grow his already impressive stats with more experience. Lando Norris will be one of the best drivers on the grid in no time and is sure to have a successful career. He will be an expensive signing but well worth the money as he can take any team to the next level.
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