Wheatley names area Bortoleto has surprised him most

Kick Sauber Team Principal Jonathan Wheatley has expressed his significant surprise and encouragement regarding rookie Gabriel Bortoleto's debut F1 season. Wheatley particularly lauded the young Brazilian's exceptional maturity, noting his composed handling of race frustrations, tireless work ethic in the simulator, and ability to foster strong collaboration within his engineering team. Bortoleto, who stepped up from an F2 championship, has impressively scored points on five occasions, including a career-best P6 in Hungary, contributing to Kick Sauber's 60 points alongside teammate Nico Hülkenberg. As the season nears its end, Wheatley remains focused on the tight midfield battle, enjoying the close competition and aiming to challenge for P6 in the Constructors' Championship.