Ask an F1 driver with Gabriel Bortoleto

Kick Sauber driver Gabriel Bortoleto recently featured on the F1 Explains podcast, addressing a wide array of listener questions from the United States Grand Prix paddock. Bortoleto delved into technical aspects of Formula 1, explaining concepts like 'lift and coast,' how drivers manage speed under a Virtual Safety Car, and the specific engine modes used in the pitlane. He also detailed the intricate functions of an F1 steering wheel. Beyond the technicalities, Bortoleto shared personal insights into working alongside his teammate Nico Hülkenberg and expressed his feelings about potentially racing his manager, Fernando Alonso, on track. The episode also highlighted the crucial differences between F2 and F1 cars.