Audi and Sauber Motorsport AG have confirmed the signing of one of the most promising talents for the future of Formula 1: Brazilian Gabriel Bortoleto, who is 20 years old and will partner Nico Hülkenberg.
Coming from São Paulo, Bortoleto began his racing career at the age of six in karting and, at twelve, moved to Europe with his family, to pursue his dream in Formula 1.
He made a strong impression by graduating to Formula 3 in 2023, dominating his debut season and winning the Championship, before moving to Formula 2, where he leads the standings with just two rounds to go.
Joining the future official Audi team now gives Bortoleto the opportunity to showcase his talent at the highest level of motorsport. The team, which already confirmed German driver Nico Hülkenberg as part of the team for next season in April, will now have a 'mix' of experience and youth as it prepares for the transition to the Audi Fl factory team in 2026.
For Mattia Binotto, Team Principal at Sauber Motorsport AG: “Gabriel has already demonstrated in the junior categories that he has what it takes to be a winning driver. We are delighted that he will become a member of the Sauber and Audi team.
With Gabriel, we take another step on our journey to success and will evolve into a unified force to shape a new era for Audi in motorsport.
Nico (Hulkenberg) and Gabriel (Bortoleto) represent the ideal combination of experience and youth, positioning us strongly for the future.”
