F1 Beyond The Grid Gabriel Bortoleto: ‘my dream was so big’ - the long journey to F1
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Sep 9, 2025 Gabriel Bortoleto, a promising Brazilian racing driver and two-time champion in Formula 3 and Formula 2, shares his inspiring journey from Brazil to Formula One. He reflects on the sacrifices made by his family and the hard decisions he faced as a young talent. Gabriel discusses the impact of Fernando Alonso, the thrill of racing against seasoned drivers like Nico Hulkenberg, and the importance of continuous learning through simulation. His pride in representing Brazil and the emotional connections to his racing roots make for a captivating conversation.
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Precision Over Aggression With New F1 Cars
- Modern ground-effect F1 cars are highly sensitive to conditions and require precision driving.
- Gabriel emphasises clean, precise inputs and avoiding mid-corner corrections to prevent snaps or crashes.
Season Turned By Upgrades
- Sauber's season began poorly but upgrades starting in Barcelona put the car into a competitive window.
- Gabriel describes that development allowed him to fight for points and show his true performance.
Teammate Pressure Accelerates Growth
- Racing alongside Nico Hülkenberg pushed Gabriel to improve his qualifying pace.
- He credits studying Nico's precise, low-error laps for raising his own performance.