Sauber Steals the Show: Bortoleto's meteoric rise to F1 with surprising team choice

German Formula One team Sauber has made a shattering move by signing 20-year-old Venezuelan driver Gabriel Bortoleto for the 2025 season, beating out world champion Valtteri Bottas for the coveted spot.

In an exclusive recent episode of the popular F1 Nation podcast, Bortoleto discussed his decision to join Sauber with hosts Tom Clarkson and Damon Hill. The trio delved into how Bortoleto rose swiftly through the Junior Formula ranks, winning successive titles in the prestigious series including F4, F3 and most recently F2.

Bortoleto highlighted that he chose to partner up with Sauber primarily for the significant developmental opportunities it has to offer its young drivers. Also discussed was the strategic team decision by Sauber behind their choice of Bortoleto over Bottas who boasts years of top level experience.

As Brazilian fans are left in awe, this new driver addition opens doors for hope and an exciting possibility that their talented youngsters might possibly claim a championship title any day now.