Gabriel Bortoleto
Who's this guy?
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Gabriel Bortoleto arrives in F1 as Brazil’s first full-time driver since Felipe Massa in 2017, fresh off back-to-back F3 and F2 titles. His 2024 campaign was capped by a stunning last-to-first win in Monza’s Feature Race — a drive that got the whole paddock talking.
Born in São Paulo, he started karting at seven with strong backing from his father, Lincoln Oliveira, and quickly climbed through local and international championships. By 11, he was racing in Europe, following in the footsteps of hero Ayrton Senna and making his mark in single-seaters.
He impressed in Italian F4 and Formula Regional, earning a place under Fernando Alonso’s A14 management. With McLaren’s seats already locked, Sauber came calling, pairing him with veteran Nico Hülkenberg for 2025.
His first official test in Abu Dhabi left him calling it “an amazing feeling” — now, the 20-year-old is focused on turning his rookie season into the start of a long F1 career.
Top 10 facts about him
Born October 14, 2004, in Osasco, São Paulo.
F2 champ as a rookie—rare feat.
Comes from a kart and stock‑car family business.
Idolizes Ayrton Senna—and races with his spirit.
Managed by Alonso’s outfit A14.
Dating Isabella Bernardini, comp sci student.
Nicknamed “Bibi” among friends.
First Brazilian to reach F1 at age 20 since Massa.
Focused, humble, yet quietly deadly in wheel control.
Contracted through 2026 with Audi-backed team.
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Top 5 facts we wish were true (but are not?)
- # Once claimed he could name every Brazilian GP winner since 1973… backwards.
# Keeps a tiny Ayrton Senna figurine glued to his dashboard for good luck.
# Trains his reaction time by juggling pão de queijo while watching onboard laps.
# Secretly rates every paddock espresso and keeps a “Bortoleto Beans” leaderboard in his phone.
# Believes doing a victory dance in the garage after Q2.
Go-Carts
2011
F3 Debut
2023
F2 Debut
2024
F1 Debut
2025
1st Race Win
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Gabriel Bortoleto arrives in F1 as Brazil’s first full-time driver since Felipe Massa in 2017, fresh off back-to-back F3 and F2 titles. His 2024 campaign was capped by a stunning last-to-first win in Monza’s Feature Race — a drive that got the whole paddock talking.
Born in São Paulo, he started karting at seven with strong backing from his father, Lincoln Oliveira, and quickly climbed through local and international championships. By 11, he was racing in Europe, following in the footsteps of hero Ayrton Senna and making his mark in single-seaters.
He impressed in Italian F4 and Formula Regional, earning a place under Fernando Alonso’s A14 management. With McLaren’s seats already locked, Sauber came calling, pairing him with veteran Nico Hülkenberg for 2025.
His first official test in Abu Dhabi left him calling it “an amazing feeling” — now, the 20-year-old is focused on turning his rookie season into the start of a long F1 career.Born October 14, 2004, in Osasco, São Paulo.
F2 champ as a rookie—rare feat.
Comes from a kart and stock‑car family business.
Idolizes Ayrton Senna—and races with his spirit.
Managed by Alonso’s outfit A14.
Dating Isabella Bernardini, comp sci student.
Nicknamed “Bibi” among friends.
First Brazilian to reach F1 at age 20 since Massa.
Focused, humble, yet quietly deadly in wheel control.
Contracted through 2026 with Audi-backed team.
# Once claimed he could name every Brazilian GP winner since 1973… backwards.
# Keeps a tiny Ayrton Senna figurine glued to his dashboard for good luck.
# Trains his reaction time by juggling pão de queijo while watching onboard laps.
# Secretly rates every paddock espresso and keeps a “Bortoleto Beans” leaderboard in his phone.
# Believes doing a victory dance in the garage after Q2.
Gabriel Bortoleto
Team
Country
Podiums
Points
Grand Prix entered
World Championships
Highest Race Finish
Highest Grid position
Date of birth
Place of birth
Gabriel Bortoleto
Brazil
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18
14
0
6 (x1)
7 (x1)
14/10/2004
São Paulo, Brazil