Gabriel Bortoleto targets points at the Italian Grand Prix after qualifying
Formula1.com • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 5, 2026, 6:30 PM
Last updated Sep 5, 2026

Gabriel Bortoleto will start the Italian Grand Prix from 10th position following a grid penalty for Kimi Antonelli. The Audi driver narrowly missed a spot in the final round of qualifying by 0.001 seconds, losing out to Lewis Hamilton. Despite the tight margins, Bortoleto maintains that his performance was near his maximum on the Monza circuit. Audi has secured points in four consecutive races, and the team is looking to continue that momentum during the 53-lap race on Sunday. Teammate Nico Hulkenberg, who qualified 13th, noted that the team faces a potential disadvantage due to a lack of straight-line speed compared to Ferrari and Mercedes-powered cars.
- •Gabriel Bortoleto starts Sunday's Italian Grand Prix from P10.
- •Bortoleto missed the final round of qualifying by 0.001 seconds.
- •Nico Hulkenberg qualified in 13th position for the race.
- •Audi has achieved points finishes in four consecutive events.
- •Engine power disparities are identified as a challenge for the race.
"Gabriel Bortoleto believes Audi "can be fighting for points" in the Italian Grand Prix, having just missed out on reaching the top 10 in Qualifying by the smallest of margins.
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