Gabriel Bortoleto Tells Friends to "Slap" Him if F1 Fame Changes Him

Gabriel Bortoleto tells friends to "slap" him if F1 fame changes him

Gabriel Bortoleto says he is determined to stay grounded in Formula 1

Ranking F1's rookie crop + what they must prove in 2026

Every now and then, a Formula 1 season produces a rookie crop that goes on to have a profound impact on grand prix racing. Based on the evidence so far, 2025 could be one of those. It’s far too early for bold declarations about it matching up to some of the great rookie fields in history, such as 2001 when Kimi Raikkonen, Juan Pablo Montoya and Fernando Alonso were among the newcomers, or 2007, when Lewis Hamilton and Sebastian Vettel broke into…

Gabriel Bortoleto's rookie season: vital lessons learned as Sauber eyes F1 future

Rising Star Gabriel Bortoleto: A Rookie Season Filled with Lessons and Promise in F1In an exhilarating debut season, Gabriel Bortoleto has made waves in Formula 1, driving for Sauber after clinching the Formula 2 championship in 2024. While the first half of the season was a harsh learning curve, the Brazilian rookie showcased his undeniable talent and potential against seasoned teammate Nico Hulkenberg. Despite Sauber’s struggles with competiti…

Bortoleto’s Quiet Revolution: The Rookie Steering Audi’s F1 Dawn

Gabriel Bortoleto didn’t roll into F1 with fireworks—he showed up with answers, a calm radio, and enough clean speed to make a few jaws drop 😅. While the noise followed Hülkenberg, the rookie learned the car like a secret menu, kept his Saturdays tidy, and turned first-year stumbles into quiet wins 🏎️. Now Sauber is becoming Audi’s factory team, and the kid with the notebook might be the twist you didn’t see coming—curious how less drama, more…

Gabriel Bortoleto earns clear verdict in 'pretty outstanding' rookie season

Jonathan Wheatley believes Gabriel Bortoleto is "doing everything right" as he builds his F1 career, having put in an impressive rookie year.