Gabriel Bortoleto crashes during Monaco Q1, expresses frustration over risk
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 7, 2026, 8:22 AM
Last updated Jun 7, 2026
Gabriel Bortoleto experienced a frustrating crash during the first qualifying session at the Monaco Grand Prix. The Audi team was optimistic about potentially scoring points, having shown competitive pace in practice sessions. Bortoleto expressed his anger over the incident, questioning the risks he took on track. The crash could impact the team's overall performance as they look to build on their previous results.
- •Bortoleto crashed during Monaco Q1, leading to disappointment.
- •Audi had been performing well in practice, finishing in the top 10.
- •Bortoleto questioned the risks taken during the session.
- •The incident could affect Audi's chances for points in the race.
- 8:22 AMMotorsport.com — Gabriel Bortoleto angry over costly Monaco Q1 crash: 'Why do I take that much risk?'
- 8:22 AMYahoo Sports — Gabriel Bortoleto angry over costly Monaco Q1 crash: 'Why do I take that much risk?'
"With Audi's power deficit not as detrimental around Monaco as it has been elsewhere, this Formula 1 weekend was earmarked as a prime opportunity to add to its modest tally of two points. Both Gabriel Bortoleto and veteran team-mate Nico Hulkenberg finished all three practice sessions inside the top 10 to tease what was possible later in qualifying and then the race. But after completing a ...Keep reading
"A self-critical Gabriel Bortoleto blamed himself for an early crash in Monaco Grand Prix qualifying that will rob him of any scoring opportunities
Sources
External links- Motorsport.comJun 7, 2026, 8:22 AMGabriel Bortoleto angry over costly Monaco Q1 crash: 'Why do I take that much risk?'
With Audi's power deficit not as detrimental around Monaco as it has been elsewhere, this Formula 1 weekend was earmarked as a prime opportunity to add to its modest tally of two points. Both Gabriel Bortoleto and veteran team-mate Nico Hulkenberg finished all three practice sessions inside the top 10 to tease what was possible later in qualifying and then the race. But after completing a ...Keep reading
- Yahoo SportsJun 7, 2026, 8:22 AMGabriel Bortoleto angry over costly Monaco Q1 crash: 'Why do I take that much risk?'
A self-critical Gabriel Bortoleto blamed himself for an early crash in Monaco Grand Prix qualifying that will rob him of any scoring opportunities
Original reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days
F1•Sep 12, 2026, 7:14 PMF1 Full Results | Norris secures Spanish GP Pole Position at the Madring
F1•Sep 12, 2026, 1:00 PMRacing Bulls Read Lawson and Lindblad the ‘Riot Act’ to Disallow F1 Fights
F1•Sep 10, 2026, 10:55 PMToyota Becomes New Title Partner Of U.S. Snowboard Team
F1•Sep 10, 2026, 7:01 PMAlpine sends trophy back to Red Bull and considers taking case to CAS
F1•Sep 10, 2026, 3:04 PMWhat Gasly’s Monza pole brings to Alpine ahead of Madrid
F1•Sep 10, 2026, 7:50 AMTop five roles on Motorsport Jobs this week