Valtteri Bottas and Zhou Guanyu will leave Sauber at the end of the seasonThe team reported this Wednesday.
“After open and constructive discussions with Valtteri Bottas and Zhou Guanyu, we have mutually concluded that the conditions for continuing together cannot be metso we have agreed that it is time to part ways,” Sauber said in a statement.
Sauber, which already announced the signing of Nico Hulkenberg in Aprilmade public this Wednesday the name of his partner for 2025.
It will be Gabriel Bortoleto, 20 years old and one of the great promises of world motorsport.
“Joining a team that combines the rich motorsport history of Sauber and Audi is a real honor. More than being a simple member, my goal is to grow in this ambitious project and reach the pinnacle of motorsport” said the young Brazilian driver.
“I am very grateful for the opportunity given to me by the team. and for the possibility to work with an experienced pilot like Nico. “Both programs have a proven track record of nurturing young talent, and I am confident that together we will write our own success story,” he added.
From São Paulo, Bortoleto started his racing career at the age of six in karting. and, at twelve, he moved to Europe with his family to pursue his Formula One dream.
Make a big impression by moving to FIA Formula 3 in 2023dominated his debut season and won the Championship, before moving on to the FIA Formula 2 Championship, where he led the standings with just two rounds remaining.
Source: La Verdad
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