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Gabriel Bortoleto and Fernando Alonso were involved in a late battle for seventh in Austria.
Gabriel Bortoleto discussed his intense late-race duel with his Formula 1 manager Fernando Alonso at the Austrian Grand Prix, where he narrowly missed out on passing Alonso and finished eighth despite a strong effort.
Bortoleto praised Alonso’s experience and racecraft during their battle on track, emphasizing Alonso’s skill in managing the blue flags and defending effectively against the rookie driver’s advances.
Although Bortoleto was unable to overtake Alonso, he acknowledged the learning experience of closely following the seasoned driver and studying his techniques for future reference.
After the race, Alonso congratulated Bortoleto for securing his first F1 points and displayed sportsmanship by hugging his driver in parc ferme.
Alonso admitted resorting to unconventional tactics to hold off Bortoleto when race leader Lando Norris lapped them, ensuring a seventh-place finish by timing the situation effectively.
Despite the strategic challenges, both drivers acknowledged the excitement and intensity of their on-track battle at the Austrian Grand Prix.
