Gabriel Bortoleto reflects on F1 journeys of Antonelli and Hadjar
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Last updated Oct 17, 2026
Gabriel Bortoleto discussed the differing trajectories of his Formula 1 peers, Kimi Antonelli and Isack Hadjar, who have recently achieved podium finishes. Bortoleto, now competing for Audi, emphasized his long-term commitment to building the team into a contender. He acknowledged the challenges of adapting from junior racing success to the F1 sphere, where his current focus is on scoring points. With insights from team principal Mattia Binotto, Bortoleto remains motivated by Audi's potential for future success in the sport.
- •Bortoleto, Antonelli, and Hadjar raced against each other in junior categories.
- •Antonelli and Hadjar have celebrated recent podium successes.
- •Bortoleto is focused on scoring points with Audi in F1.
- •He values advice from Audi team principal Mattia Binotto.
- •Bortoleto believes Audi will become competitive soon.
- 1:05 PMYahoo Sports — Gabriel Bortoleto on Kimi Antonelli and Isack Hadjar's F1 success: 'Let's see where we are in 20 years'
- 1:05 PMMotorsport.com — Gabriel Bortoleto on Kimi Antonelli and Isack Hadjar's F1 success: 'Let's see where we are in 20 years'
"Gabriel Bortoleto has watched Kimi Antonelli and Isack Hadjar celebrate their first Formula 1 podiums. Both are from his generation of drivers, having competed against him throughout the junior categories. So he knows them well, having raced against and beaten them - but their respective F1 careers have taken different paths so far. While Antonelli and Hadjar have already enjoyed podium ...Keep reading
"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 talks to Motorsport.com about his long-term ambitions, the advice he receives from Mattia Binotto and Max Verstappen, and the sacrifices behind his journey to the top
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External links- Yahoo SportsOct 17, 2026, 1:05 PMGabriel 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 talks to Motorsport.com about his long-term ambitions, the advice he receives from Mattia Binotto and Max Verstappen, and the sacrifices behind his journey to the top
- Motorsport.comOct 17, 2026, 1:05 PMGabriel Bortoleto on Kimi Antonelli and Isack Hadjar's F1 success: 'Let's see where we are in 20 years'
Gabriel Bortoleto has watched Kimi Antonelli and Isack Hadjar celebrate their first Formula 1 podiums. Both are from his generation of drivers, having competed against him throughout the junior categories. So he knows them well, having raced against and beaten them - but their respective F1 careers have taken different paths so far. While Antonelli and Hadjar have already enjoyed podium ...Keep reading
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