Thanks to Gabriel Bortoleto’s 8th position, the Sauber team achieves its best qualifying result since Las Vegas 2023. The young Brazilian didn’t hide his joy and showed a certain relief by mentioning the efforts made to get there. \u00ab I am thrilled to have reached Q3 for the first time today. It has been an excellent weekend so far, where everything has gone perfectly. As a team, we have worked tirelessly, testing different setups, learning from successes and failures, and remaining constantly competitive. Since the start of the season, I believe in the potential of this team and its ability to improve, even when we started from a difficult position. \u00bb<\/p>\n
On the podium in F3, then a winner in F2 here, this circuit seems to bring him luck. But it’s mainly the developments introduced by Sauber this weekend, particularly a new floor, that seem to be bearing fruit.<\/p>\n
\u00ab Reaching Q3 for the first time, especially on a circuit that holds special significance for me, is a fantastic milestone. It’s a clear sign that all the efforts, patience, and teamwork are paying off. I’m proud of the progress we’ve made, but I also know that the job is only half done: we must stay focused before tomorrow to keep our momentum and hope to convert this qualifying result into my first points finish. \u00bb<\/p>\n
Bortoleto will therefore start tomorrow from the 4th row, with Max Verstappen by his side. His goal is clear: to fight for as many points as possible. I think it will be difficult against Max, he had the yellow flag on his lap and he could have been third or fourth. Kimi is doing a good job, we’ll see in race pace but I think I can fight against him because we’ve been close all weekend.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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