Gabriel Bortoleto is determined to deliver a strong performance at his home Brazilian Grand Prix, where he will share the Formula 1 grid with fellow Brazilian Rafael Câmara. The Audi driver has welcomed his compatriot’s arrival in F1 while making it clear that his team has another important objective at Interlagos: overtaking Haas in the 2026 Constructors’ Championship.
The São Paulo Grand Prix promises to be an emotional occasion for Gabriel Bortoleto, who will race in front of his home supporters alongside another Brazilian driver. Rafael Câmara’s presence on the grid gives the country two representatives at its home race, something that Bortoleto welcomed during the pre-event press conference.
Gabriel Bortoleto welcomes Rafael Câmara to F1 at Brazilian GP
Speaking about Rafael Câmara’s arrival in Formula 1, Gabriel Bortoleto expressed his happiness at having another Brazilian driver competing at the highest level of motorsport. Beyond the significance for Brazilian fans, he also welcomed the opportunity to share the experience with someone who speaks his language and understands his country’s culture.
“I’m very happy for him. It’s certainly nice to have other Brazilians on the grid, someone I can speak my language with and with whom I can also discuss things related to our country. We’ll try to represent it as well as possible,” Gabriel Bortoleto admitted during the press conference.
Having another Brazilian on the grid adds further significance to Bortoleto’s home weekend, with both drivers preparing to represent their country in front of the passionate Interlagos crowd.
Audi targets Haas as four-point battle intensifies in F1 standings
While the occasion carries considerable emotional significance, Gabriel Bortoleto also has a clear sporting objective. Audi currently occupies eighth place in the Formula 1 championship standings for constructors, just four points behind Haas.
The German team’s ambition is to finish the 2026 season ahead of its American rival, and the Brazilian Grand Prix represents an important opportunity to close the gap or move into seventh place. Audi’s recent points finish in Mexico City has strengthened its position heading into the final stages of the championship.
“After the points we scored in Mexico, we’ve closed the gap considerably to Haas in the Constructors’ Championship. We’ll try to make the most of what Interlagos has to offer, score more points and overtake them in the standings. Our target is seventh place in the championship,” Gabriel Bortoleto concluded.
With only four points separating the two teams, another points-scoring performance could make a significant difference to their positions in the championship. Audi will therefore be aiming to capitalise on every opportunity at Interlagos while Bortoleto attempts to deliver a memorable result in front of his home crowd.
All that remains is to see what the circuit has in store and whether Gabriel Bortoleto can combine the emotions of his home Grand Prix with another valuable result for Audi. Fans following the weekend can find the 2026 Brazilian Grand Prix practice, qualifying and race schedule ahead of the action at Interlagos.
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