Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Gabriel Bortoleto

From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how Gabriel Bortoleto made an impact.

Gabriel Lourenzo Bortoleto Oliveira is a Brazilian racing driver currently competing in Formula One for Sauber. The Brazilian is working towards a successful career in motorsports, now achieving a notable position within the Formula One racing circuit.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

October 2011: Bortoleto Began Karting

In October 2011, Gabriel Bortoleto began his karting career.

2012: Competed in Campeonato Sulbrasileiro de Kart

In 2012, Gabriel Bortoleto started competing in the Campeonato Sulbrasileiro de Kart.

2018: Successful Year in Karting

In 2018, Gabriel Bortoleto had a successful year in karting, finishing third in the European and World Championships in OK-Junior and becoming vice-champion in the WSK Super Master Series and the Andrea Margutti Trophy.

2019: End of Karting Career

In 2019, Gabriel Bortoleto concluded his karting career.

2020: Graduation to junior formulae

In 2020, Gabriel Bortoleto graduated to junior formulae, marking a step up in his racing career.

2020: Debut in Italian F4 Championship

In 2020, Gabriel Bortoleto made his car racing debut in the Italian F4 Championship, achieving his first podium and single-seater win at Mugello and finishing fifth in the overall championship.

2020: Mick Schumacher Wins Formula 2

In 2020, Mick Schumacher won Formula 2.

March 2021: Debut in Formula Regional European Championship

In March 2021, Gabriel Bortoleto debuted in the Formula Regional European Championship with FA Racing.

2021: Mick Schumacher Promoted to Haas

In 2021, Mick Schumacher was promoted to Haas.

September 2022: Joined A14 Management

In September 2022, Gabriel Bortoleto announced that he had joined A14, Fernando Alonso's driver management company.

2022: Participated in FIA Formula 3 Post-Season Test

At the end of September 2022, Gabriel Bortoleto participated in the FIA Formula 3 post-season test at Jerez with Trident.

2022: Felipe Drugovich Wins F2 Championship

In 2022, Felipe Drugovich became champion in Formula 2.

2022: Competed in Formula Regional Asian and European Championships

In 2022, Gabriel Bortoleto competed in both the Formula Regional Asian Championship and the Formula Regional European Championship, winning races in both series.

October 2023: Signed with McLaren Driver Development Programme

In October 2023, after winning the Formula 3 title, Gabriel Bortoleto signed with the McLaren Driver Development Programme.

2023: G. Bortoleto Wins FIA Formula 3

In 2023, G. Bortoleto won the FIA Formula 3 Championship.

2023: Joins McLaren Driver Development Programme

In 2023, Gabriel Bortoleto joined the McLaren Driver Development Programme, a significant step in his racing career.

2023: Crowned FIA Formula 3 Champion

In 2023, Gabriel Bortoleto was crowned FIA Formula 3 champion, securing his first major title in motorsport.

2023: Joined Trident for FIA Formula 3 Championship

Shortly after testing with them, in 2023 Gabriel Bortoleto was announced as a Trident driver for the FIA Formula 3 Championship.

September 2024: First Formula One Test

In September 2024, Gabriel Bortoleto completed his first test in Formula One machinery at the Red Bull Ring, testing the McLaren MCL36.

November 2024: Signed with Sauber for 2025 Season

In November 2024, Sauber confirmed that Gabriel Bortoleto had signed a contract to partner Nico Hülkenberg on a multi-year deal from 2025 onwards. He was subsequently released from McLaren at the end of 2024.

2024: G. Bortoleto Wins Formula 2

In 2024, G. Bortoleto won the Formula 2 Championship.

2024: Entered Formula 2 with Invicta Virtuosi Racing

In 2024, Gabriel Bortoleto entered Formula 2, joining Invicta Virtuosi Racing. He experienced mixed results including a pole position, points finishes, and retirements due to mechanical failures and collisions.

2024: Wins FIA Formula 2 Championship

In 2024, Gabriel Bortoleto progressed to FIA Formula 2 and won the championship that year with Invicta to become the seventh driver in history to win the GP2/Formula 2 title in their rookie season, a significant milestone in his racing career.