Gabriel Bortoleto seeks advice from Max Verstappen during gaming sessions
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 19, 2026, 9:45 AM
Last updated Oct 19, 2026
Audi driver Gabriel Bortoleto is leveraging his friendship with Red Bull's Max Verstappen to gain insights into building a championship-winning team. The two are often seen racing in online gaming sessions, where Bortoleto has discussed strategies that helped Red Bull achieve success. This marks Bortoleto's second season in Formula 1, and he aims to apply these lessons to enhance Audi's performance. The collaboration highlights the intersection of competitive gaming and real-world racing strategies.
- •Gabriel Bortoleto is in his second Formula 1 season.
- •He is seeking lessons from Max Verstappen's Red Bull experience.
- •The two frequently race together in online gaming sessions.
- •Bortoleto aims to enhance Audi's standing in the championship.
- 9:45 AMMotorsport.com — Gabriel Bortoleto seeks Red Bull lessons from Max Verstappen during gaming sessions
- 9:45 AMYahoo Sports — Gabriel Bortoleto seeks Red Bull lessons from Max Verstappen during gaming sessions
"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. Motorsport.com can confirm that the Brazilian asked the four-time champion how Red Bull grew into a championship-winning team as he looks to apply these learnings to Audi. This is Bortoleto's second season in the championship ...Keep reading
"The Audi driver regularly discusses team development with his Red Bull friend while racing online
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External links- Motorsport.comOct 19, 2026, 9:45 AMGabriel Bortoleto seeks Red Bull lessons from Max Verstappen during gaming sessions
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. Motorsport.com can confirm that the Brazilian asked the four-time champion how Red Bull grew into a championship-winning team as he looks to apply these learnings to Audi. This is Bortoleto's second season in the championship ...Keep reading
- Yahoo SportsOct 19, 2026, 9:45 AMGabriel 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
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