10 Things You Didn’t Know About Gabriel Bortoleto

By Joe Murphy

1. Born to Shine: Gabriel Bortoleto was born on October 14, 2004, in Osasco, São Paulo, Brazil. This means he one of the youngest drivers on the grid today. Moreover, the main fact that most don’t know is that he started karting at just seven years old and quickly made a name for himself in the racing world in his native Brazil.
2. Family Ties: Bortoleto’s father, Lincoln Oliveira, is a businessman involved in Brazilian motor racing and serves as the CEO and co-owner of the Stock Car Pro Series in Brazil.

3. He is actually a ‘Double Champion’: Bortoleto is a talented driver who has won multiple championships, including the FIA Formula 3 Championship in 2023 and the FIA Formula 2 Championship in 2024. He’s only the fourth driver in history to win both titles in successive years.
4. From Last to First: In the 2024 FIA Formula 2 Championship, Bortoleto made history by winning a race from last place on the grid at Monza. Something no other driver has ever done.

5. Nickname and Idol: Bortoleto is affectionately known as “Bibi” among his close friends. His racing idol is the legendary Ayrton Senna, who inspired him to pursue a career in Formula 1.
6. Relationship Status: Bortoleto has been dating computer science student Isabella Bernardini since 2020, balancing his racing career with his personal life.

7. Sauber Driver: Bortoleto joined the Stake F1 Team Kick Sauber Team for the 2025 season, partnering with experienced driver Nico Hülkenberg. The fact is that there is nearly two decades bwteene the ages of teammates, and it’s one of the largest age gaps in history between teammates.
8. Adaptation Challenges: As a rookie driver, Bortoleto faces challenges adapting to the slower Sauber car, but the this is actually something he has experience with through his younger karting days.

9. A14 Management: Bortoleto is managed by A14 Management, a company owned by two-time Formula One champion Fernando Alonso, who has been instrumental in supporting his career. The two have come across each other on occasion so far this season, with the youngster getting the better of his veteran counterpart in multiple instances.
10. Sponsors and Support: Bortoleto’s career is also supported by various sponsors, including Porto Seguro, O Boticário, Banco de Brasília, and Qualcomm Snapdragon, helping him pursue his racing ambitions.

Published by Wheel2Wheelreports