Bortoleto 'glad I was fighting' Alonso and Verstappen in Hungary

Gabriel Bortoleto achieved his best Formula 1 finish to date at the Hungarian Grand Prix, securing an impressive sixth place for Kick Sauber. Starting seventh, the Brazilian rookie admirably fought off multiple world champions like Max Verstappen and Fernando Alonso during the race, eventually holding off Lance Stroll to clinch the position. His stellar performance, which included his third points finish in four races, earned him the 'Driver of the Day' award. Bortoleto expressed satisfaction battling top drivers and highlighted his significant progress in understanding his car and working with engineers since his challenging season start. Kick Sauber's strong run sees them just one point behind Aston Martin in the Constructors' Championship.