Bortoleto on his F1 learnings and ‘insane’ home race

Kick Sauber's rookie Gabriel Bortoleto reflected on his inaugural Formula 1 season, highlighting the steep learning curve and immense satisfaction of achieving his dream. After securing back-to-back F3 and F2 titles, Bortoleto has shown impressive potential, with his team boss Jonathan Wheatley calling him "the real deal." Notable results include a P6 in Hungary and two P8 finishes. He emphasized adapting to F1's demanding schedule, managing media commitments, and benefiting from the mentorship of Max Verstappen and Fernando Alonso. Bortoleto balances intense work, including post-race sim sessions, with personal time to recharge. Looking ahead to his home Grand Prix in Brazil, the 21-year-old expressed his excitement and his aspiration to emulate his idol Ayrton Senna, aiming to achieve great things with the Audi project in the future.