Gabriel Bortoleto gains nine positions in the Miami GP and evaluates Audi’s performance in Formula 1

Gabriel Bortoleto completed Miami’s GP in 12th position after a recovery journey on Flórida’s asphalt. The Brazilian Audi driver started from 21st place on the starting grid, reflecting a Saturday marked by technical failures and a disqualification in the sprint race. Throughout the laps, the Brasil representative maintained a constant pace and performed maneuvers that led him to gain nine places in the final classification.

This Sunday’s performance brought encouragement to the team after the incidents that compromised the start of the weekend. Bortoleto managed to get closer to the scoring zone, outperforming cars with theoretically superior aerodynamic packages on the North American track. The driver expressed satisfaction with the handling of the single-seater, although he highlighted that the gross result does not reflect the real potential that the vehicle presented in free practice.

Desempenho on track points to potential for scoring zone

The Brazilian’s climb was the highest recorded among the 22 competitors who took part in the Miami GP. Desde During the initial laps, the Audi driver set a strong pace, taking advantage of pit stop windows and race incidents to advance. The Brazilian crossed the finish line close to the top-10, which reinforces the thesis that Audi would be able to score points if Saturday’s problems were avoided.

In a direct analysis of the weekend, the pilot regretted the external complications. “Points would certainly be possible for Audi here in Miami. It’s true that we faced a lot of problems on Saturday, but I’m happy to have finished the race today, putting the car close to scoring”, stated Bortoleto. Para the driver, the inability to solidify a better result was due to factors outside his direct control, such as the mechanical failures that sent him to the back of the grid.

The team focused on extracting telemetry data during the race to understand the behavior of the tires. The strategy adopted allowed Bortoleto to extend the first stint, guaranteeing a competitive advantage in the final third of the race.

• Ganho from nine positions in relation to the start.
• Finalização in 12th place out of 22 cars.
• Terceira consecutive race with consistent race pace.
• Recuperação physical and technical after disqualification in the sprint.
• Adaptação quickly changes asphalt to Miami Gardens.

Mudanças in the regulations and impact on the dynamics of the race

Miami’s GP marked the return of the category’s activities after a hiatus of more than a month. The break was forced by the cancellation of the stages at Arábia Saudita and Bahrein due to geopolitical conflicts at Oriente Médio. Durante During this period, the organization implemented small technical adjustments aimed at increasing safety and facilitating overtaking, points that were tested for the first time this Sunday.

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Bortoleto assessed the news optimistically, noting an improvement in the fluidity of disputes. Segundo the Brazilian, the race was busier than previous editions on the same circuit. “I think they made it a little safer. Ainda doesn’t completely change the regulations, it’s not something you clearly see, but it went in the right direction,” explained the driver. The Brazilian’s perception coincides with the increase in the number of position changes officially recorded by the race’s timing.

Próximos steps and preparation for the Canadá GP

Fórmula 1’s circus now takes a three-week break before landing on Norte’s América again. Gabriel Bortoleto’s next official commitment will be the Canadá GP, held on the Gilles Villeneuve circuit, in Montreal. The Canadian track is known for punishing driving errors with its close walls, requiring a precise mechanical set-up to attack the curbs.

Audi intends to use the break to correct the reliability flaws that affected the Brazilian’s car in Flórida. The focus will be on ensuring that Bortoleto can get the most out of the equipment during qualifying training, avoiding the need for new recovery runs. The driver remains confident that the evolution shown in Miami is an indication that the first top-10 of the season is close. The stage in Montreal promises to be a watershed for the team’s aspirations in the 2026 constructors’ championship.