Bortoleto on Audi team’s ‘emotional’ reaction to car

Gabriel Bortoleto shared an emotional account of Audi's 2026 car debut, revealing "a lot of tears in the eyes" during the R26 shakedown at Barcelona. As one of Audi's lead drivers, Bortoleto expressed immense pride in the project, which saw the car unveiled in Berlin following its transition from Kick Sauber. He described the initial test of the new regulation car as "great," highlighting the team's excitement and hard work. Bortoleto anticipates challenges with the upcoming technical rules but believes the team will adapt. His focus for the season is on continuous progress and development, confident that positive results will naturally follow.