The F1 Dutch GP was marked by several incidents that kept fans on edge from start to finish. For Sauber, the weekend proved to be both challenging, as drivers Gabriel Bortoleto and Nico Hülkenberg shared their experiences. Both reflected on how the team managed adversity and what lessons they are taking forward in the season….
The Sauber team endured a challenging qualifying session at the F1 Dutch Grand Prix, with both Gabriel Bortoleto and Nico Hülkenberg falling short of their recent strong performances. Bortoleto will start the race from 13th position, whilst veteran Hülkenberg finds himself back in 17th after failing to escape Q1. Bortoleto’s Q2 exit despite traffic woes…
Nico Hülkenberg has shared his opinions on Gabriel Bortoleto’s rookie F1 season so far and their personal relationship at Sauber. The German heaped praise on the 20-year-old, as the Hinwil-based team now finds itself on an upward trajectory following the introduction of an aggressive development programme for the C45 in Barcelona. Although Bortoleto failed to…
Sauber’s 2025 F1 season so far can be divided into two very different halves: a first half that comprised just a single points finish (Nico Hülkenberg’s excellent P7 in the rain-affected Australian GP), with a car that struggled in dirty air and lacked overall performance, to a second half that has finally given its drivers…
Gabriel Bortoleto has established himself as a F1 rookie to keep an eye on this year. The Sauber driver has shown incredible consistency and determination in the first half of his debut Formula 1 season. While the young talent is one of four rookies on the grid at present, his recent performances in both qualifying…
Sauber driver Nico Hülkenberg has had a relatively better F1 season compared to a number of previous campaigns. However, the German driver still had tough times on the track, particularly in the earlier rounds on the 2025 calendar. He shared his evaluation of the season while also commenting on the penalty he received at the…
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,…
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…
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…
Emma Felbermayr’s 2025 F1 Academy rookie campaign has been a mixture of frustration, redemption and promise. Most recently, she earned her maiden victory in Montreal at the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve in Montreal. After completing four rounds in the championship, the Sauber-backed driver sits in 9th in the championship, with a total of 21 points scored….
