Bortoleto looks forward to wet SIC challenge at Bahrain GP
PUTRAJAYA: The Audi Revolut F1 Team driver Gabriel Bortoleto is hoping for rain during the Formula 1 (F1) Bahrain Grand Prix (GP) at the Sepang International Circuit (SIC) in Sepang, on Oct 2-4.
Gabriel Bortoleto, a driver for the Audi Revolut F1 Team, is anticipating the possibility of rain during the upcoming Formula 1 (F1) Bahrain Grand Prix at the Sepang International Circuit (SIC) from October 2-4. The 21-year-old driver has never actually raced on the SIC, but he is looking forward to experiencing it on the track for the first time.
Bortoleto believes that the cooler temperatures associated with wet weather could make racing more comfortable, adding that he hopes for at least consistent weather throughout the sessions. He expressed his excitement about finally racing on the 5.543km circuit, having only previously experienced it through a simulator. Bortoleto was recently welcomed warmly in Malaysia and had a chance to explore the island's attractions during his stay.
The Bahrain Grand Prix was recently confirmed as a part of the 2026 F1 calendar after Formula 1, the International Automobile Federation (FIA) and the governments of Malaysia and Bahrain agreed on the hosting arrangement.
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