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Gabriel Bortoleto has opened up on the encouragement he received from Sauber team-mate Nico Hulkenberg following a brutal home F1 weekend in Brazil.
Gabriel Bortoleto shared the encouragement he received from Sauber team-mate Nico Hulkenberg after a challenging Formula 1 weekend in Brazil where he suffered two DNFs in front of his home crowd at Interlagos.
Despite facing tough luck with significant car damage in the Sprint Race and ultimately retiring early in the Grand Prix due to a crash with Lance Stroll, Bortoleto remains grateful for the support of his Brazilian fans.
Reflecting on the experience, he acknowledged the need to move on and learn from his mistakes, particularly in terms of risk management and ensuring he doesn’t repeat similar errors in the future.
Hulkenberg’s words of wisdom, reminding Bortoleto that both good and bad moments are part of the sport, have provided motivation for the young driver to stay resilient and focus on the valuable lessons gained from his debut F1 season.
Going forward, Bortoleto aims to strengthen his skills, build on his successes, and showcase his true potential in the upcoming races, showing Sauber and the F1 community where he truly shines.
