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Nico Hulkenberg has admitted there are certain areas where his rookie team-mate at Sauber, Gabriel Bortoleto, helped him to improve in F1 during 2025.
Nico Hulkenberg has acknowledged that his rookie teammate Gabriel Bortoleto helped him improve in Formula 1 during the 2025 season with Sauber.
Despite their combined efforts leading to the team’s highest points haul since 2012, Sauber finished ninth in the championship due to tough competition.
Hulkenberg achieved his first podium at Silverstone while Bortoleto adapted well to F1, showcasing his speed and out-qualifying his teammate on multiple occasions.
The German driver recognized that rookies like Bortoleto can make an immediate impact in F1, valuing the lessons learned from his younger counterpart.
The collaboration between Hulkenberg and Bortoleto proved fruitful, with the pair sharing valuable feedback and driving techniques to enhance their performances.
As Sauber transitions into Audi’s works team next season, the balance of experience and raw speed between Hulkenberg and Bortoleto will be crucial for their continued success.
