Gabriel Bortoleto, Audi's new Lord of the Rings

Could it be otherwise? At a time when a horde of young drivers are about to make a spectacular entrance onto the grid F1 Next year, how could the top category have justified the non-starter of the one who was crowned champion of F3 last year and who is well on his way to becoming champion of F2 in a few weeks in Abu Dhabi? Good news for Gabriel Bortoleto, Sauber having made its decision on November 6 by announcing the signing of the 20-year-old Auriverde for the 2025 season. For what duration has he signed? Officially, this has not been communicated, and Audi has simply specified that he will drive for Sauber "next season", alongside Nico Hulkenberg (37 years old), twice as old.

An announcement that put an end to the hopes of Valtteri Bottas et Guanyu-Zhou, the two holders since 2022 and who will not be on the grid next year. For a long time, however, the Finnish pilot-cyclist seemed to hold the rope thanks to his invaluable experience as a multiple winner of Grand