Home hero Bortoleto evaluates ‘one of the toughest weekends’

Brazilian rookie Gabriel Bortoleto endured a devastating home Grand Prix weekend, crashing out of both the Sprint and the main race in Sao Paulo. After a massive 57g impact in the Sprint, which thankfully left him uninjured but heavily damaged his Kick Sauber, he started the Grand Prix from last place. His hopes for recovery were swiftly crushed on the opening lap when contact with Lance Stroll sent him into the barriers again, marking a heartbreaking early exit. Bortoleto described it as "one of the toughest weekends of my whole career," expressing deep disappointment for his home crowd and family. Despite the misfortune, he thanked his fervent fans for their unwavering support.