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Gabriel Bortoleto has contended that Felipe Drugovich would deserve a position on the F1 grid after Cadillac opted to overlook his services for a seat in 2026.
Gabriel Bortoleto believes Felipe Drugovich should have been chosen for a Formula 1 seat by Cadillac for the 2026 season, considering his success.
Cadillac recently announced Valtteri Bottas and Sergio Perez as their drivers for their F1 debut, prioritizing experience over younger talents like Drugovich.
Drugovich, despite winning the Formula 2 title in 2022, has been unable to secure a spot in F1 due to the presence of established drivers at Aston Martin.
Bortoleto expressed his support for Drugovich, emphasizing that every F2 champion deserves a chance in Formula 1.
Oliver Bearman, preparing for his rookie F1 season with Haas, agrees with Bortoleto’s sentiment of providing opportunities to talented drivers like Drugovich.
Both drivers understand Cadillac’s decision but advocate for giving promising young talents like Drugovich a shot in the pinnacle of motorsport.
