Bortoleto reflects on the crash in the São Paulo GP sprint and sees a lesson for evolution in F1 Por Thiago Lemos
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Gabriel Bortoleto, a Sauber driver, suffered an accident on the last lap of the sprint race at the São Paulo GP, held this Saturday in Interlagos. The Brazilian tried to overtake on the inside on the main straight against Alexander Albon, from Williams, but lost control of the car and collided with the wall. The incident occurred on a wet road, seriously damaging the vehicle, with no injuries to the driver.
The maneuver took place when Bortoleto was in 11th position. He explained that he repeated the successful action from the previous day, but track conditions changed the result. The touch on the front wing affected Albon’s car, for which the Brazilian apologized.
- Bortoleto was F3 champion in 2023.
- Won the F2 title in 2024.
- Debut in F1 with a less competitive car.
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Maneuvers and track conditions
Bortoleto detailed the moment of the accident. The track had wet sections after intermittent rain.
Team rebuild of car
Sauber began immediate repairs to the destroyed chassis. Mechanics worked for around three hours to prepare the vehicle.
The effort allowed Bortoleto to get into the car for qualifying. However, time ran out before leaving the pits.
The FIA authorized the start of this Sunday’s main race at 2pm. The driver praised the team’s work for reassembling the car from scratch.
Experience in youth categories
Bortoleto highlighted a successful trajectory in lower divisions. He frequently competed for top positions in F3 and F2.
In Formula 1, the equipment limits fights for victories. The pilot stated the need to take risks to gain experience.
Adverse situations contribute to the formation of competitors. Examples include early mistakes by drivers like Max Verstappen.
Preparing for the main race
The main race takes place this Sunday in Interlagos. Bortoleto will start from the bottom of the grid due to his absence in qualifying.
He will focus on completing laps without incident. The objective includes testing adjustments on the rebuilt car.
The team adjusted suspensions and aerodynamics after the accident. Tests will belimited by reduced track time.
Lessons for the future in F1
Bortoleto avoided excessive setbacks during the season. He seeks a balance between caution and aggressiveness.
Errors like the one in the sprint serve as a reference. The driver plans to apply learnings in future races with a more competitive car.
Sauber occupies intermediate positions in the constructors’ championship. Improvements depend on technical updates scheduled for 2026.
The Brazilian remains optimistic for the rest of the calendar. He participates in six races as a starter in the current season.
