Audi is entering the Formula 1 championship this year with much anticipation from fans, especially after taking over the Sauber team. Formula 1 former CEO Bernie Ecclestone believes that Audi driver Gabriel Bortoleto will pose a threat to his experienced teammate Nico Hulkenberg. The German brand has been involved in numerous promotional activities, but fans will finally see the Audi car on the grid this season.
After an impressive debut year at Sauber, Gabriel Bortoleto is considered a rising talent in the sport. Ecclestone expressed his confidence in Audi’s successful first year in Formula 1, especially after positive outcomes in race simulations and reliable performance during testing in Barcelona. Team principal Jonathan Wheatley commended the team’s hard work and ambition in preparing for the new F1 season.
Ecclestone is hopeful that Audi will thrive under the new regulations and be competitive on the grid. He believes that Bortoleto has the potential to become a future world champion and can challenge Hulkenberg with his speed and skill. These high expectations will surely motivate the young driver to prove himself in the upcoming races.
