Gabriel Bortoleto
Audi
Gabriel Bortoleto continued Brazil’s single-seater tradition by winning the FIA Formula 3 title before stepping up the ladder toward Audi’s works programme — a long-term project linking Sauber heritage with German manufacturer backing. His 2025 rookie season with Kick Sauber brought 19 points and nineteenth in the championship while the team bedded in hardware ahead of Audi’s takeover.
Teams
Sauber / Kick, Audi (from 2026).
Championships
FIA Formula 3 champion (2023).
Memorable moments
- F3 title with consistent feature-race dominance.
- 2025 — first F1 season: 19 points and regular Q2 appearances.
- 2026 — Audi era begins with Bortoleto as a flagship rookie.