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Gabriel Bortoleto believes but for a split-second decision, he could have been on the British Grand Prix podium
Gabriel Bortoleto believes that he could have challenged his teammate Nico Hulkenberg for a podium at the British Grand Prix if he had not made the “wrong decision.” Starting ahead of Hulkenberg, Bortoleto chose to pit for slick tires on the formation lap, while Hulkenberg started on intermediates from the grid. This decision backfired when rain arrived, forcing Bortoleto and others on a similar strategy back to intermediates. Ultimately, Bortoleto spun off on the fourth lap, while Hulkenberg secured his first F1 podium after 239 attempts. Bortoleto acknowledged that Hulkenberg made the right decisions and expressed that he wished he could have been the one fighting for the podium. Despite the disappointment, he recognized that the drivers who stuck to basics and executed well were able to score points or even achieve a podium finish like Hulkenberg.
