Family, F3 title and words of wisdom: Getting to know Gabriel Bortoleto

Our Championship leader is gearing up for the final two rounds of an enthralling Formula 2 campaign, but before Gabriel Bortoleto gets to Lusail, we’ve got to ask him some important questions.

The Invicta Racing driver gives us the lowdown on all we need to know about him, from the track to back home in Brazil.

WHERE DO YOU CONSIDER HOME?

“São Paulo, Brazil.”

OUTSIDE OF MOTORSPORT, WHICH ATHLETE DO YOU ADMIRE THE MOST?

“Michael Jordan. He’s an absolute legend, dominated his sport and has been the best.”

WHO ARE YOU FRIENDS WITH MOST ON THE GRID?

“Haha! Friends is an intense word, right? I get along well with everyone, but Kush is my friend.”

WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE CHEAT MEAL?

“KFC. I love it. I actually eat it a lot. It’s got protein, right?”

IF YOU COULD GO BACK TO ANY MOMENT IN YOUR LIFE TO RELIVE, WHAT WOULD IT BE?

“When I won the title in F3, it was the best sensation I’ve ever had. It was just insane. I got out of the car and I looked like I was alone for a second but then everyone swarmed me and was saying congratulations. But I didn’t realise until that moment how big of an achievement it was.

“I was walking back to the Trident tent and I saw my whole family there and I started crying immediately. I put so much work into last season and so much hard work and effort from my family as well. When I arrived and saw everyone, there was so much emotion. It was unbelievable.”

IF YOU WEREN’T A RACING DRIVER, WHAT WOULD YOU DO AS A JOB?

“It’s difficult to say. I would say sim racing. Not a driver with real cars but racing on the sim.”

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WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE MOVIE OR TV SHOW?

“Movie is Interstellar, TV series is Peaky Blinders.”

WHAT WAS THE LAST SONG YOU LISTENED TO?

“I was in the car so let me check… Don’t You Worry Child by Swedish House Mafia.”

WHAT’S THE FUNNIEST OR MOST EMBARASSING THING YOU’VE DONE?

“Hmm… Probably something when I was a kid with my friends back in Brazil. Just the kind of stuff you do as a kid and get in trouble for it.”

WHAT IS YOUR MOST TREASURED POSSESSION?

“Family.”

WHAT IS THE BEST PIECE OF ADVICE YOU’VE EVER BEEN GIVEN?

“Step-by-step, brick-by-brick.”

WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE PLACE YOU’VE BEEN TO AND ONE YOU HAVEN’T BEEN TO BUT WOULD LOVE TO GO?

“Greece and Mykonos. One place I’d like to go to is Rio de Janeiro. I’ve never actually been while I’ve been in Brazil and I’d like to visit there.”