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Former F1 chief Bernie Ecclestone has urged Ferrari to move quickly to secure the services of highly-rated Brazilian rookie Gabriel Bortoleto, describing the young driver as “worth his weight in gold”.
Former Formula 1 chief Bernie Ecclestone is urging Ferrari to act swiftly to secure the services of Gabriel Bortoleto, calling the young driver “worth his weight in gold.” Bortoleto made waves by finishing eighth at the Austrian Grand Prix for Sauber, and continued his success with top-10 finishes in Belgium and Hungary. As one of seven rookies in F1 this season, Bortoleto has impressed with his pace and composure against more experienced competitors. Ecclestone has played a role in guiding Bortoleto’s F1 journey and praised his recent performances, pushing Ferrari to see him as a potential successor to Lewis Hamilton. Ecclestone believes Hamilton may need a break from the sport, suggesting emerging talents like Bortoleto and Isack Hadjar could be future stars for Ferrari.
