Why going wheel-to-wheel with Fernando Alonso is ‘a bit different’ for Gabriel Bortoleto

Wheatley lauds Bortoleto’s hunger to learn in the aftermath of F1 British GP heartbreak

The 2025 F1 British GP marked a bittersweet outing for Sauber. While Gabriel Bortoleto’s race lasted no more than four laps, seasoned campaigner Nico Hülkenberg not only drove the distance but also bagged his career-first podium finish. Team principal Jonathan Wheatley is understandably in high spirits while also treading carefully with young Bortoleto. The decision... The post Wheatley lauds Bortoleto’s hunger to learn in the aftermath of F1 Br…

Why going wheel-to-wheel with Fernando Alonso is ‘a bit different’ for Gabriel Bortoleto

Gabriel Bortoleto says racing Fernando Alonso feels “a bit different” after the pair went wheel-to-wheel during a late-race scrap in the Formula 1 Austrian Grand Prix. Facing off against a two-time World Champion is a unique challenge in any context, but for Bortoleto, the dynamic carried an added complexity. The Sauber driver secured his first points finish of the season with a strong showing at the Red Bull Ring, crossing the line eighth behin…