"Matter of time", claims Alonso regarding Bortoleto's future

Two-time F1 world champion Fernando Alonso insists that it is only a "matter of time" when he was asked of Formula 2 driver Gabriel Bortoleto's future.

Gabriel Bortoleto is on the driving roster of two-time F1 world champion Fernando Alonso’s A14 Management. The Brazilian secured the title in Formula 3 in his rookie season last year, and he currently sits first in the standings in Formula 2, leading the championship by 34.5 points with two rounds to go in 2024.

That prowess has seen Bortoleto linked with a seat at Sauber in 2025 and Alonso heaped heavy praise upon the Brazilian.

Speaking of the Sao Paulo-born driver, Alonso said that Bortoleto stands out with his diligence.

“He’s an incredible talent and a very humble person as well, which I think that’s the biggest thing that we need to work on. He’s a hard worker, apart from his talent, and I think that’s why in Formula 3 and Formula 2 he had this much progress.”

“I think also he’s someone that is taking things very seriously as well, which at that age is never a guarantee.”

Assessing Bortoletto's performance in Formula One's two main feeder series, the F3 and F2 championship, Alonso highlighted the fact that the 19-year-old has been achieving his impressive results despite the lack of experience that many of his rivals have.

“He won the championship as a rookie in Formula 3, and he’s fighting for the championship as a rookie in Formula 2, but without the test of many other rookies. So he’s probably the only rookie, rookie on the championship. So this was an amazing achievement so far.”

“And let’s see what the future brings. But, you know, it’s a matter of time that he gets to F1.”