Allan McNish discusses Gabriel Bortoleto's potential in Formula 1
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 17, 2026, 11:23 AM
Last updated Aug 17, 2026
Allan McNish, Audi racing director, commented on Gabriel Bortoleto's mindset as a competent Formula 1 driver during the 2026 season. Bortoleto, a back-to-back champion in Formula 3 and Formula 2, made his debut with Sauber last year. After a challenging 2025 season where he was outscored by teammate Nico Hulkenberg, Bortoleto has shown improvement, leading 10-2 at the summer break of the 2026 season. McNish highlighted the qualities that contribute to Bortoleto's potential success in the sport as he continues to develop in his F1 career.
- •Allan McNish praised Bortoleto's mindset and potential.
- •Bortoleto won back-to-back titles in Formula 3 and Formula 2.
- •He debuted in Formula 1 with Sauber last year.
- •In 2026, Bortoleto leads teammate Nico Hulkenberg 10-2 at the summer break.
- 11:23 AMMotorsport.com — Allan McNish reveals qualities that give Gabriel Bortoleto “a lot of potential”
- 11:23 AMYahoo Sports — Allan McNish reveals qualities that give Gabriel Bortoleto “a lot of potential”
"Audi racing director Allan McNish has delved into the mindset that makes Gabriel Bortoleto a competent Formula 1 driver. Back-to-back Formula 3 and Formula 2 champion Bortoleto made his world championship debut with the Hinwil-based outfit (then Sauber) last year. After being outscored by veteran team-mate Nico Hulkenberg 51-19 in 2025, Bortoleto is now up 10-2 at the 2026 summer break. He ...Keep reading
"Bortoleto has been impressing Audi, and not just with his raw speed
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External links- Motorsport.comAug 17, 2026, 11:23 AMAllan McNish reveals qualities that give Gabriel Bortoleto “a lot of potential”
Audi racing director Allan McNish has delved into the mindset that makes Gabriel Bortoleto a competent Formula 1 driver. Back-to-back Formula 3 and Formula 2 champion Bortoleto made his world championship debut with the Hinwil-based outfit (then Sauber) last year. After being outscored by veteran team-mate Nico Hulkenberg 51-19 in 2025, Bortoleto is now up 10-2 at the 2026 summer break. He ...Keep reading
- Yahoo SportsAug 17, 2026, 11:23 AMAllan McNish reveals qualities that give Gabriel Bortoleto “a lot of potential”
Bortoleto has been impressing Audi, and not just with his raw speed
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