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Did Gabriel Bortoleto’s Triple Pit Stop Catastrophe Cost Him Victory at Imola GP?

David Castro by David Castro
May 20, 2025
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Did Gabriel Bortoleto’s Triple Pit Stop Catastrophe Cost Him Victory at Imola GP?

Formula One F1 - Emilia Romagna Grand Prix - Autodromo Enzo e Dino Ferrari, Imola, Italy - May 17, 2025 Sauber's Gabriel Bortoleto during practice REUTERS/Florion Goga

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Gabriel Bortoleto’s Formula 1 Nightmare at the Imola GP

In a shocking turn of events at the Imola Grand Prix, rookie driver Gabriel Bortoleto found himself at the mercy of fate and strategy, ultimately leading to a disastrous race outcome that left him frustrated and disappointed.

Bortoleto, the sole driver to opt for a risky three-stop strategy at Imola, faced the harsh reality of Formula 1’s unpredictable nature as he fell victim to circumstances beyond his control. Despite starting the race in 14th position, the Sauber driver struggled to make up ground and fell further behind as the race progressed.

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The pivotal moment came when a Virtual Safety Car (VSC) period was deployed following Esteban Ocon’s incident, catching Bortoleto off guard and ruining his chances of gaining an advantage through pit stops. The VSC allowed other drivers on one-stop strategies to pit cheaply, effectively undoing Bortoleto’s initial plan.

Desperate to salvage his race, Bortoleto made a third pit stop under the Safety Car period caused by Kimi Antonelli’s stoppage on the track. However, delays in clearing the track and allowing lapped cars to rejoin meant that Bortoleto’s efforts were in vain, as he struggled to regain lost positions and even lost out to fellow competitor Oliver Bearman after the restart.

Expressing his frustration to the media, Bortoleto lamented, “I got f***ed with the Virtual Safety Car… We need to check why we did that and understand because we lost a lot of time there.” Despite showing promising pace on the harder tire compound, Bortoleto’s strategic missteps ultimately cost him a chance to showcase his true potential.

While Bortoleto remains one of the five drivers yet to score points this season, there is a glimmer of hope as he believes Sauber demonstrated strong pace at Imola. Despite the disappointing outcome, Bortoleto’s performance suggests that with better strategic decisions and a stroke of luck, he could turn his fortunes around in future races.

As the young driver reflects on his tumultuous Imola GP experience, he acknowledges the unforgiving nature of Formula 1 and the fine margins that separate success from failure. With valuable lessons learned, Bortoleto remains determined to bounce back stronger and prove his worth on the competitive F1 circuit.

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