The 20-year-old French-Algerian rookie has wasted no time standing out. He had a rocky start in Melbourne, where he crashed on the formation lap, but has since emerged as one of the most talked-about newcomers on the grid, with Q3 appearances in China and Japan, as well as points finishes in Japan and Saudi Arabia. His speed and consistency have already earned praise from Red Bull advisor Helmut Marko, who called him "the surprise of the season".
Motorsport.com sat down with the Racing Bulls driver to reflect on his journey to the top — and the road that brought him here.
