Alonso: Gabriel Bortoleto, the best F1 rookie, according to the Asturian

Alonso Praises Bortoleto: “The Best Rookie of His Generation”

Fernando Alonso has expressed his admiration for Gabriel Bortoleto, Sauber driver, calling him “the best rookie of his generation” after his outstanding performance in the Hungarian Grand Prix. Bortoleto, 20 years old, achieved a sixth place in Budapest, just behind Alonso, who finished fifth. This result secured him points for the third time in his last four races.

He makes few mistakes, always pushing. He is the best rookie of this generation.
Fernando Alonso

Gabriel Bortoleto ha impresionado a muchos, incluido Fernando Alonso, con sus actuaciones para Sauber.

Alonso highlighted the importance of Bortoleto’s performance, suggesting that if the driver were of another nationality and had achieved the same result, his achievement would be widely recognized. After a complicated start to his Formula 1 season, Bortoleto has shown solid performance, helping Sauber climb to eighth place in the constructors’ championship, just one point behind Aston Martin. Hungarian Grand Prix: Norris beats Piastri with a 1-2 for McLaren Bortoleto also shared his impressions, highlighting his progress throughout the season.

I was a very novice-novice driver when I started the season, but that’s normal and you progress a lot throughout the season when you start at that level and I feel like I’ve been learning a lot.
Gabriel Bortoleto

Bortoleto praised his team’s work in Hungary and the strategy implemented.