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Zak Brown received a comical text message from Jonathan Wheatley, whilst Gabriel Bortoleto was battling Fernando Alonso.
Stake F1 team principal Jonathan Wheatley messaged McLaren CEO Zak Brown during the Austrian Grand Prix, where the team achieved a double-point finish with Bortoleto and Hulkenberg placing eighth and ninth, respectively.
Bortoleto scored his first points in Formula 1, while Hulkenberg secured his third consecutive top 10 finish, showcasing the team’s progress. However, their race could have been even better if not for McLaren.
During a battle for seventh with Alonso, Bortoleto had to yield to Norris lapping him, which led Wheatley to playfully ask Brown not to lap them in the race.
Despite the entertaining battle with Alonso, Wheatley’s focus was on avoiding being lapped, as he humorously shared in a message to Brown during the race.
Reflecting on the race, Wheatley acknowledged the potential for a different outcome if not lapped twice, emphasizing the competitive nature of Formula 1 racing.
