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Gabriel Bortoleto is open to being team-mate to his “good friend” Max Verstappen, but only if the Dutchman joins him at Audi.
Gabriel Bortoleto expressed his desire to team up with Max Verstappen in the future, emphasizing that Verstappen would need to join him at Audi for this collaboration to happen. The Brazilian driver values Verstappen’s friendship and the advice he provides, particularly during his rookie season as F2 champion. Bortoleto, along with Williams junior Luke Browning, recently shared a gaming experience with Verstappen by streaming their play of Call of Duty before the Italian Grand Prix. Bortoleto acknowledged Verstappen’s potential as a great teammate and highlighted his ability to elevate a team to championship level based on his past success. While open to the possibility of working together, Bortoleto stressed his contentment with his current team at Audi and the project they are pursuing.
