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Gabriel Bortoleto has the opportunity to vanquish an eight-year drought for Brazilian F1 drivers at the Austrian Grand Prix.
Gabriel Bortoleto aims to end an eight-year points drought for Brazilian F1 drivers at the Austrian Grand Prix, starting from eighth on the grid alongside Stake team-mate Nico Hulkenberg.
Bortoleto’s Q3 appearance in F1 for the first time marks a significant achievement and a relief for him after consistently missing out by small margins in previous races.
Should the F2 champion secure points at the Red Bull Ring, he will break Brazil’s dry spell since Felipe Massa’s last points at the 2017 season finale.
Stake’s upgrades in Spielberg, paired with Bortoleto’s fondness for the track, contributed to his strong qualifying performance.
Feeling confident in his car’s performance early in the session, Bortoleto is optimistic about fighting for points in the race, even though Max Verstappen may be out of reach in terms of competition.
