Sauber F1 Driver Gabriel Bortoleto
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Bortoleto details the growing importance of Simulator work and how it’s helped him prepare for F1 weekends.

Ahead of the Singapore GP, Sauber driver Gabriel Bortoleto spoke about the impact of sim racing and simulator training in modern-day F1, and how it helped him prepare for unknown racetracks. Over recent years, technology has made considerable advancements in giving sim racers a realistic feel for the cars and the tracks. Since F1 has…

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Sauber F1 team principal Jonathan Wheatley during the Singapore GP weekend
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Wheatley believes Sauber should ask themselves more questions rather than the drivers after “frustrating” F1 Singapore GP

Sauber F1 team principal Jonathan Wheatley has opened up about Nico Hülkenberg’s lowly P20 finish, Gabriel Bortoleto’s performance, the drivers’ one-lap pace, and team morale following a difficult Singapore GP on Sunday.  Hülkenberg put his recent streak of tricky qualifying sessions behind to emerge as the leading Sauber on the grid. He set the eleventh-fastest…

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Hülkenberg during Singapore GP on track
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“A tough race, not a very positive one” – Hülkenberg reflects on frustrating F1 Singapore GP

Nico Hülkenberg endured a tough night at the 2025 F1 Singapore GP. After a strong qualifying performance that placed him 11th on the grid, hopes were high for a points finish under the Marina Bay lights, but his race quickly unravelled. He lost ground early as tyre wear and Sauber’s lack of pace began to…

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Sauber F1 Team Driver Gabriel Bortoleto
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Bortoleto on increasing the number of F1 Sprint Races and implications for rookie drivers

In recent weeks, F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali revealed potential changes to the race weekend format aimed at enhancing fan engagement. One notable proposal includes increasing the number of Sprint Races from six to twelve by 2027. Ahead of the 2025 Azerbaijan GP, Sauber F1 Driver Gabriel Bortoleto shared his thoughts on the idea of doubling…

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Sauber Driver Nico Hülkenberg during the Azerbaijan GP.
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Hülkenberg: poor Qualifying hampered chances during F1 Azerbaijan GP

Following Sunday’s F1 Azerbaijan GP, Sauber’s Nico Hülkenberg talked about his Lap 1 contact with Ocon, being stuck behind Stroll, and how his race was already doomed before it started. Hülkenberg’s weekend unraveled on Saturday in Qualifying for the F1 Azerbaijan GP, where he failed to make it out of Q1 after a brush with…

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Sauber team principal Jonathan Wheatley has shared his opinions on Gabriel Bortoleto's performance and progress following his P6 finish at the F1 Hungarian GP
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Jonathan Wheatley showers “future star” Bortoleto with praise after career-best P6 finish at F1 Hungarian GP

Sauber team principal Jonathan Wheatley has shared his thoughts on Gabriel Bortoleto’s stellar performance, his progress so far, and strategy calls after the young rookie took the chequered flag in a career-best sixth place at the F1 Hungarian GP on Sunday.  Bortoleto turned the heads of many as he set the seventh-fastest time in qualifying,…

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Sauber’s Gabriel Bortoleto has recorded his best Formula 1 result by coming 6th at the F1 Hungarian GP. Before leaving for the summer break, the rookie driver executed a brilliant race, which he described as a self-confidence boost. 
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Bortoleto thrilled by P6 and fighting Verstappen and Alonso at F1 Hungarian GP

Sauber’s Gabriel Bortoleto has recorded his best Formula 1 result by coming 6th at the F1 Hungarian GP. Before leaving for the summer break, the rookie driver executed a brilliant race, which he described as a self-confidence boost.  Racing against world champions The Brazilian rookie started the race in 7th position between Lance Stroll, two…

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After a series of difficult practice sessions this weekend Gabriel Bortoleto's Hungarian GP Qualifying session proved to be a remarkable redemption story. Bortoleto transformed what looked like a weekend heading for disaster into a stunning 7th place qualifying performance at the Hungaroring.
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Bortoleto delighted with P7 in F1 Hungarian GP qualifying after huge turnaround from practice struggles

After a series of difficult practice sessions this weekend Gabriel Bortoleto’s Hungarian GP Qualifying session proved to be a remarkable redemption story. Bortoleto transformed what looked like a weekend heading for disaster into a stunning 7th place qualifying performance at the Hungaroring. Friday’s struggles set the stage Friday’s practice sessions had been a nightmare for…

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Nico Hülkenberg ahead of F1 Belgian GP: Building on Silverstone podium and Sauber progress
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Hülkenberg ahead of F1 Belgian GP: Building on Silverstone podium and Sauber progress

Nico Hülkenberg heads into the F1 Belgian GP with confidence after securing his first ever Formula 1 podium at Silverstone. It was a breakthrough result in mixed conditions, the kind of performance that energised both the team and the paddock. Now, with momentum building and new leadership settling in at Sauber, Hülkenberg is looking to…

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