P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Gabriel Bortoleto has revealed that he pushed Sauber to provide him with a race seat in F1 in 2025 to avoid having to endure a season on the sidelines.
Sauber recently announced that Gabriel Bortoleto will be stepping up to Formula 1 next season to join Nico Hulkenberg at the team, which will later become Audi in 2026. Bortoleto’s impressive performance in Formula 2 this season has earned him this opportunity to fulfill his childhood dream of racing in F1. Discussions between Sauber and Bortoleto started several months ago, ultimately leading to his confirmed promotion for the upcoming season. Bortoleto expressed his gratitude for the chance to continue his racing career without interruptions, unlike Oscar Piastri, who missed out on a season of racing after winning F2. Piastri himself praised Bortoleto’s achievements and hoped that he wouldn’t experience the same disappointment of being left without a seat in F1.
