Gabriel Bortoleto Reflects on 'the Most Intense Battle' with Fernando Alonso in Austria

Gabriel Bortoleto reflects on 'the most intense battle' with Fernando Alonso in Austria

The 2025 Austrian Grand Prix saw Fernando Alonso (who is also Bortoleto's manager) and F1 rookie Gabriel Bortoleto fighting it out on the track.

‘It was intense’ – Alonso on his battle with protege Bortoleto

Fernando Alonso finished P7 for Aston Martin in Austria, just one place ahead of his protege and Kick Sauber driver Gabriel Bortoleto, who finished eighth to take his first F1 points.

Bortoleto draws praise from Alonso after points finish in Austria

Fernando Alonso described Gabriel Bortoleto’s form as “outstanding” after the rookie scored points an the Austrian Grand Prix.

Gabriel Bortoleto makes cheeky joke about Fernando Alonso after Austria battle

Gabriel Bortoleto didn't just score his first points of 2025 at the Austrian GP — he also battled mentor Fernando Alonso.