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Gabriel Bortoleto has detailed a scary near-miss after avoiding a high-speed crash.
Gabriel Bortoleto admitted his close call with a high-speed accident in Japan was due to a “brain failure.” During Free Practice 3, he nearly lost control when he accidentally went onto the grass approaching 130R at the end of the back straight. Despite thinking he had a tire problem, it was later determined the incident was a result of Bortoleto’s own actions. Reflecting on the incident, Bortoleto acknowledged the mistake but considered it a normal occurrence for a grand prix driver dealing with the challenges of opening up corners. He compared his situation to seeing other experienced drivers, like Fernando Alonso, experiencing similar challenges in the past.
