Gabriel Bortoleto

Gabriel Bortoleto (14 October 2004 - Present): Brazilian racing driver from São Paulo who joined Formula One in 2025 with Sauber, becoming the first full-time Brazilian driver on the grid since Felipe Massa in 2017, ending an eight-year absence. Signed for Sauber on a multi-year deal extending beyond the 2026 regulation changes when the team becomes Audi's official Formula One works entry, partnering Nico Hülkenberg. Made his Formula One debut at the 2025 Australian Grand Prix, bringing Brazilian representation back to the pinnacle of motorsport. In June 2025 at the Austrian Grand Prix, became the youngest Brazilian to score Formula One championship points, finishing ninth at age 20 years and 8 months.

At the 2025 Hungarian Grand Prix, became the youngest Brazilian driver to secure a sixth-place finish in Formula One history at just 20 years and 9 months old, demonstrating maturity beyond his years. Won the 2024 FIA Formula 2 Championship with Invicta Racing in his rookie season, becoming only the seventh driver in GP2/Formula 2 history to win the championship in their debut year, joining an elite group. Became the fourth champion in the FIA Formula 2 era to win both the FIA Formula 3 and Formula 2 titles in successive years, following Charles Leclerc, George Russell, and Oscar Piastri, establishing himself among the sport's brightest young talents. His consecutive championship victories in F3 and F2 marked him as one of the most promising prospects in junior formula racing, earning comparisons to recent F1 champions who followed the same path.

Part of McLaren's young driver program during his junior career, benefiting from their development expertise before securing his Sauber seat. Represents Brazil's latest hope for Formula One success, carrying the expectations of a nation with a rich motorsport heritage including three-time champion Ayrton Senna and two-time champion Emerson Fittipaldi. The Interlagos crowd can once again wave green and yellow flags every time Bortoleto passes by, reviving Brazilian passion for Formula One. Known for his racecraft, consistency, and ability to deliver under pressure, traits demonstrated by winning championships in his rookie seasons.

As the youngest Brazilian in Formula One's modern era, Bortoleto represents the future of Brazilian motorsport and carries the hopes of returning Brazil to championship contention.