Audi and Sauber Motorsport AG have secured some of the promising abilities for the way forward for Components One: Brazilian Gabriel Bortoleto (20) will full the crew’s robust 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 along with his household to pursue his Formula One dream. He made a powerful impression upon graduating from FIA Components 3 in 2023 by dominating his debut season and successful the Championship earlier than shifting to the FIA Components 2 Championship, the place he leads the standings with simply two rounds. Becoming a member of the longer term Audi works crew now permits Bortoleto to point out his expertise on the highest degree of motorsport.
The crew, which already confirmed German driver Nico Hülkenberg as a part of the crew 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 unit crew in 2026.
Gernot Döllner, Chairman of the Board of Sauber Motorsport AG: “Led by Mattia, Audi’s Components 1 undertaking is progressing tremendously in lots of areas. The signing of the second driver is one other milestone. We’re presently witnessing a generational shift in Components One, with younger drivers instantly making an impression. By signing Gabriel Bortoleto, we’ve secured considered one of these high abilities. His signing underscores Audi’s long-term technique and dedication to Components 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 successful driver. We’re more than happy that he’ll turn into a Sauber and Audi crew member. Along with Gabriel, we’re on a journey in the 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 signify the perfect mixture of expertise and youth, positioning us strongly for the longer term.”
Gabriel Bortoleto: “This is without doubt one of the most enjoyable tasks in motorsport if not all sports activities. Becoming a member of a crew 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 formidable undertaking and attain the head of motorsport. I’m extremely grateful for the chance given to me by the crew and for the prospect to work alongside an skilled driver like Nico. Each packages have a confirmed observe document 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 Components 3 champion, 2024 Components 2 factors chief |
