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Three drivers have been slapped with grid penalties ahead of the 2026 United States Grand Prix. Formula 1 has confirmed that Arvid Lindblad, Franco Colapinto, and Gabriel Bortoleto have all been handed penalties for their teams after they were found to have used more than the allowed number of power unit components.

Formula One News / Motorsport / October 24

Nico Hulkenberg left red-faced after Gabriel Bortoleto prank at United States GP

Gabriel Bortoleto left his Audi team-mate laughing after pulling an unexpected prank during a fan appearance at the United States Grand Prix Young Audi driver Gabriel Bortoleto played a prank on his team-mate Nico Hulkenberg as the pair walked out in front of thousands of fans at the Circuit of the Americas.

Formula One News / Motorsport / October 19

Gabriel Bortoleto seeks Red Bull lessons from Max Verstappen during gaming sessions

The Audi driver regularly discusses team development with his Red Bull friend while racing online Audi driver Gabriel Bortoleto and Red Bull's Max Verstappen are close friends outside of Formula 1, with the pair often seen racing together during online gaming sessions.

Formula One News / Motorsport / October 17

Gabriel Bortoleto on Kimi Antonelli and Isack Hadjar's F1 success: 'Let's see where we are in 20 years'

Gabriel Bortoleto believes Audi can become a winning team, even as former junior rivals Kimi Antonelli and Isack Hadjar enjoy greater success in F1. He

Formula One News / F1 Oversteer / October 14

Gabriel Bortoleto issues warning to Kimi Antonelli and Isack Hadjar after seeing them score podiums

Gabriel Bortoleto has issued an ominous warning to Kimi Antonelli and Isack Hadjar after seeing them score podiums in Formula 1. F1’s rookie class of 2025 has arguably been one of the most talented batches of newcomers we have seen in recent history.

Formula One News / Motorsport / October 8

“They built the best engines” – Audi F1 drivers reveal biggest limitation and how to address it

Gabriel Bortoleto and Nico Hülkenberg acknowledge that the Audi power unit struggles in extreme heat. However, Bortoleto is confident Audi can overcome this limitation, partly based on its success in other racing categories In theory, the Marina Bay Street Circuit in Singapore should suit Audi well.

Formula One News / Into The Chicane / September 4

F1 Fantasy Italian GP Primer: Best Lineups, Value Picks, and Strategy

The F1 Fantasy Italian GP 2026 arrives with momentum shifting after a dramatic weekend at Zandvoort, where Lando Norris claimed his second straight victory and Max Verstappen crashed out on Lap 1.

Formula One News / Motorsport / August 24

How Nico Hulkenberg avoided a massive shunt with Audi team-mate Gabriel Bortoleto

Nico Hulkenberg explains how he managed to avoid crashing into his spinning Audi team-mate Gabriel Bortoleto at the start of F1's Dutch Grand Prix Audi

Formula One News / Motorsport / August 17

F1 fans praise Gabriel Bortoleto's brutally honest "Passenger Princess" appearance

Gabriel Bortoleto joined Amelia Dimoldenberg for the latest episode of "Passenger Princess" Audi Formula 1 driver Gabriel Bortoleto has featured on Amelia Dimoldenberg's Passenger Princess YouTube series.

Formula One News / Motorsport / August 17

Allan McNish reveals qualities that give Gabriel Bortoleto “a lot of potential”

Bortoleto has been impressing Audi, and not just with his raw speed Audi racing director Allan McNish has delved into the mindset that makes Gabriel Bortoleto a competent Formula 1 driver.

Formula One News / Into The Chicane / July 16

F1 Fantasy Belgian GP Primer: Best Lineups, Value Picks, and Strategy

Charles Leclerc’s victory at Silverstone tightened the fight behind championship leader Kimi Antonelli, who heads to Spa 25 points clear of teammate George Russell after a difficult British weekend.

Formula One News / Grand Prix On SI / March 9

Gabriel Bortoleto Reveals Audi Focus After Historic F1 Debut

Gabriel Bortoleto delivered Audi a dream start to life in Formula 1 with a points finish at the 2026 season-opening Australian Grand Prix. The Brazilian driver kicked off his second season with a ninth-place finish at Melbourne's Albert Park circuit, delivering points on the German manufacturer's first outing in F1.

Formula One News / Trade Talk Sports / February 12

Audi a New Name for 2026 but one with Deep Roots in Formula One

Modern-day Audi traces its roots to Audi Automobilwerke, founded by August Horch in 1909 in Zwickau, Germany. In 1932, Audi merged with three other German automobile manufacturers—DKW, Horch, and Wanderer—to form Auto Union.

Formula One News / Grand Prix On SI / January 26

Gabriel Bortoleto Reveals Audi Delay Triggered By F1 Test Issues

Gabriel Bortoleto has confirmed that Audi was forced to end its first official day of testing its new Formula 1 car and power unit early. Issues discovered

Formula One News / Total Apex Sports / January 21

Bortoleto Feels the Weight of Audi’s First Steps Into 2026

There are moments in racing when the noise fades, and the reality of what’s happening settles in. That’s what hit Bortoleto and the Audi crew when the 2026 car rolled out for its first run.

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Formula One News / Grand Prix On SI / November 14

F1 Broadcaster Forced To Apologise Over Offensive Comments From Former Team Boss

Austrian Formula 1 broadcaster ORF has issued an apology after public backlash over comments made towards Gabriel Bortoleto and his family during its showing of the Sao Paulo Grand Prix.

Formula One News / Athlon Sports / November 8

Will Gabriel Bortoleto Race at Brazil GP After Sprint Crash?

The 2025 São Paulo Grand Prix weekend took a dramatic turn after Gabriel Bortoleto’s crash in the final moments of the Sprint race at Interlagos. The Brazilian rookie’s heavy impact brought the session to an abrupt end, but his team, Stake F1 Team Kick Sauber, quickly confirmed that he escaped uninjured.

Formula One News / Athlon Sports / November 8

Sauber Issues Medical Update After Gabriel Bortoleto’s Crash at Brazil GP Sprint

The 2025 Brazilian Grand Prix Sprint ended dramatically after Gabriel Bortoleto crashed in the closing moments at Interlagos. His team, Stake F1 Team Kick Sauber, quickly released an official statement confirming that the Brazilian rookie is safe and has been taken to the circuit’s medical centre as a precaution.

Formula One News / HITC / October 16, 2025

Gabriel Bortoleto set to lead Audi’s Formula 1 future alongside Nico Hulkenberg

Sauber are getting ready for their final outings under their current name before Audi’s takeover is completed during the winter break. The decision to purchase Sauber was made in 2022, and last year, Binotto was tasked with selecting which drivers would lead Audi into its debut F1 campaign.

Formula One News / The SportsRush / May 1, 2025