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Formula 2 title challenger Gabriel Bortoleto has admitted that it is his “dream” to progress to Formula 1 with McLaren amid reports linking him with a drive with Sauber. Bortoleto is having a fine season with Invicta Racing in F2, his rookie campaign that sees him second in the standings with 129 points, 36 behind […]
Bortoleto is having a successful season in F2 with Invicta Racing, currently second in the standings with 129 points, trailing leader Isack Hadjar by 36 points. Despite being associated with McLaren, Sauber’s COO Mattia Binotto mentioned Bortoleto as a potential partner for Nico Hulkenberg in 2025 according to Formula1.uno. In an interview with Motorsport.com’s Brazil subsidiary, Bortoleto expressed gratitude for being considered for an F1 seat, while remaining focused on his goals with McLaren. Bortoleto emphasized his commitment to McLaren, acknowledging their support and preparation for a future in F1, although options within McLaren are limited due to Norris and Piastri’s successes. Bortoleto trusts McLaren and his management team led by Fernando Alonso to make the best decisions for his career advancement.
