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Fernando Alonso Praises Rookie Gabriel Bortoleto

2026-06-24 · Fernando Alonso · Player Focus

Fernando Alonso Praises Rookie Gabriel Bortoleto

Fernando Alonso believes Gabriel Bortoleto is the best rookie of his generation. The Spaniard made this statement after Bortoleto finished sixth in Hungary.

What happened?

Gabriel Bortoleto has been making waves in Formula 1 with his impressive performances. Fernando Alonso, his manager, thinks he deserves more recognition.

Bortoleto finished in the points in three of the last four races before the summer break. He even outqualified his teammate Nico Hülkenberg, with a score of 8:6.

Why it matters for Fernando Alonso

Fernando Alonso has been outspoken about Bortoleto's talent. He thinks that if Bortoleto were English, he would be on every front page after his sixth-place finish in Hungary.

Alonso has been managing Bortoleto's career since 2022. He saved Bortoleto's career from collapse and has been guiding him ever since.

What comes next?

Bortoleto will continue to drive for Sauber, which will be rebranded as Audi in 2026. With Alonso's guidance, he is expected to continue improving his performance.

The Sauber team has been on the upswing, scoring 51 points in 14 races. This is a significant improvement from last season, where they only scored four points.

Fernando Alonso was the first to congratulate Bortoleto when he finished in the points for the first time in Austria. He will likely be congratulating him again soon if Bortoleto continues to perform well.

Bortoleto's success is not just due to his talent, but also the experience of his teammates and the technical expertise of the Sauber team. With Mattia Binotto and Jonathan Wheatley on board, the team is expected to continue improving.

The future looks bright for Gabriel Bortoleto, and Fernando Alonso will be watching his progress closely. As Bortoleto's manager, Alonso has a vested interest in his success.

The Hungarian Grand Prix was a significant milestone for Bortoleto, and he will be looking to build on that success in the upcoming races. With Fernando Alonso's guidance, he has the potential to become a top driver in Formula 1.

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