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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 received encouragement from Sauber team-mate Nico Hulkenberg after facing a challenging home Formula 1 weekend in Brazil, with two DNFs in the Sprint and Grand Prix races at Interlagos. Despite significant car damage in the Sprint Race, Bortoleto was unable to recover and crashed out of the Grand Prix following contact with Lance Stroll. Reflecting on the experience, Bortoleto expressed gratitude for the support of Brazilian fans and acknowledged the need to move forward and learn from the setbacks. Hulkenberg, a veteran in the sport, provided words of inspiration to Bortoleto, emphasizing the importance of persevering through tough times and learning from mistakes. Bortoleto, focusing on risk management and learning from the weekend, remains determined to continue improving and showcasing his potential in future Formula 1 events.
