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Gabriel Bortoleto has emulated the achievement of Charles Leclerc, George Russell and Oscar Piastri by winning the F2 championship the year after taking the FIA F3 title.
Gabriel Bortoleto successfully defended his F2 drivers’ championship at the Yas Marina Circuit, marking his second consecutive title as a Brazilian racer. Despite finishing second in the feature race of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix support event, Bortoleto’s rival, Isack Hadjar, faced a disappointing conclusion to his championship aspirations after encountering mechanical issues. Bortoleto’s victory follows the footsteps of notable drivers such as Charles Leclerc, George Russell, and Oscar Piastri, who also clinched F3 and F2 titles in consecutive years. As he looks forward to competing in the 2025 F1 season alongside Nico Hulkenberg at Stake, Bortoleto expressed his overwhelming emotions of happiness and satisfaction in achieving his dream career milestones at such a young age.
“I cannot explain what I’m feeling right now; it’s just so much adrenaline, so much happiness. I’m not thinking right now; I’m on another planet,” said Bortoleto. “I couldn’t ask for more. I achieved everything I wanted to in my dream career before F1. Winning the F3 title in my rookie season, then the F2 title, and now having a seat for next year – it’s the best feeling ever. I’m proud to be a part of this game, knowing I’m just a small percentage of this achievement.”
