Audi and Sauber Motorsport AG have secured one of the vital promising abilities for the way forward for System One: Brazilian Gabriel Bortoleto (20) will full the group’s sturdy and well-matched pairing alongside Nico Hülkenberg (37).
Hailing from São Paulo, Bortoleto started his racing profession on the age of six in karting, and by twelve, he had moved to Europe together with his household to pursue his System One dream. He made a robust impression upon graduating from FIA System 3 in 2023 by dominating his debut season and profitable the Championship earlier than transferring to the FIA System 2 Championship, the place he leads the standings with simply two rounds. Becoming a member of the long run Audi works group now permits Bortoleto to indicate his expertise on the highest degree of motorsport.
The group, which already confirmed German driver Nico Hülkenberg as a part of the group for the upcoming season again in April, will now boast a balanced mixture of expertise and youth because it prepares to transition to the Audi F1 manufacturing facility group in 2026.
Gernot Döllner, Chairman of the Board of Sauber Motorsport AG: “Led by Mattia, Audi’s System 1 venture is progressing enormously in lots of areas. The signing of the second driver is one other milestone. We’re presently witnessing a generational shift in System One, with younger drivers instantly making an affect. By signing Gabriel Bortoleto, we’ve got secured one among these high abilities. His signing underscores Audi’s long-term technique and dedication to System One.”
Mattia Binotto, COO and CTO of Sauber Motorsport AG: “Gabriel has already demonstrated within the junior classes that he has what it takes to be a profitable driver. We’re more than happy that he’ll grow to be a Sauber and Audi group member. Along with Gabriel, we’re on a journey in direction of success, and we’ll evolve right into a unified drive to form a brand new period for Audi in motorsport. Nico and Gabriel symbolize the perfect mixture of expertise and youth, positioning us strongly for the long run.”
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Gabriel Bortoleto: “This is likely one of the most enjoyable tasks in motorsport if not all sports activities. Becoming a member of a group that mixes the wealthy motorsport historical past of Sauber and Audi is a real honour. Past merely being a member, I goal to develop with this bold venture and attain the top of motorsport. I’m extremely grateful for the chance given to me by the group and for the possibility to work alongside an skilled driver like Nico. Each packages have a confirmed monitor report of nurturing younger expertise, and I’m assured that we are going to write our personal success story collectively.”
NAME
Gabriel Bortoleto
DATE OF BIRTH
October 14, 2004 (20 years previous)
PLACE OF BIRTH
Sao Paulo, Brazil
HEIGHT
184cm
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS:
2023 System 3 champion, 2024 System 2 factors chief
