Audi and Sauber Motorsport AG have secured one of the promising skills for the way forward for Components One: Brazilian Gabriel Bortoleto (20) will full the staff’s robust and well-matched pairing alongside Nico Hülkenberg (37).
Hailing from São Paulo, Bortoleto started his racing profession on the age of six in karting, and by twelve, he had moved to Europe along with his household to pursue his Components One dream. He made a robust impression upon graduating from FIA Components 3 in 2023 by dominating his debut season and successful the Championship earlier than transferring to the FIA Components 2 Championship, the place he leads the standings with simply two rounds. Becoming a member of the long run Audi works staff now permits Bortoleto to point out his expertise on the highest degree of motorsport.
The staff, which already confirmed German driver Nico Hülkenberg as a part of the staff for the upcoming season again in April, will now boast a balanced mixture of expertise and youth because it prepares to transition to the Audi F1 manufacturing facility staff in 2026.
Gernot Döllner, Chairman of the Board of Sauber Motorsport AG: “Led by Mattia, Audi’s Components 1 undertaking is progressing drastically in lots of areas. The signing of the second driver is one other milestone. We’re presently witnessing a generational shift in Components One, with younger drivers instantly making an affect. By signing Gabriel Bortoleto, now we have secured one in all these prime skills. His signing underscores Audi’s long-term technique and dedication to Components One.”
Mattia Binotto, COO and CTO of Sauber Motorsport AG: “Gabriel has already demonstrated within the junior classes that he has what it takes to be a successful driver. We’re more than happy that he’ll grow to be a Sauber and Audi staff member. Along with Gabriel, we’re on a journey in direction of success, and we are going to evolve right into a unified drive to form a brand new period for Audi in motorsport. Nico and Gabriel signify the perfect mixture of expertise and youth, positioning us strongly for the long run.”
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Gabriel Bortoleto: “This is without doubt one of the most fun tasks in motorsport if not all sports activities. Becoming a member of a staff that mixes the wealthy motorsport historical past of Sauber and Audi is a real honour. Past merely being a member, I purpose to develop with this formidable undertaking and attain the head of motorsport. I’m extremely grateful for the chance given to me by the staff and for the prospect to work alongside an skilled driver like Nico. Each applications have a confirmed monitor report of nurturing younger expertise, and I’m assured that we’ll write our personal success story collectively.”
NAME
Gabriel Bortoleto
DATE OF BIRTH
October 14, 2004 (20 years previous)
PLACE OF BIRTH
Sao Paulo, Brazil
HEIGHT
184cm
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS:
2023 Components 3 champion, 2024 Components 2 factors chief
