Fernando Alonso believes Gabriel Bortoleto did not get the recognition he deserves after Hungary. He is right.

That in fact, it can be argued, is true for the Brazilian’s rookie Formula 1 campaign so far. The reigning Formula 2 Champion seems to have gone under the radar since joining the F1 grid, yet his performances have been worthy of far greater applause. He has been the rookie MVP.

Gabriel Bortoleto: We need to sit up and take notice

Additional reporting by Thomas Maher

Bortoleto sits under the Alonso learning tree as part of his A14 Management firm, mentorship which has clearly paid off. What Bortoleto achieved in Hungary was brilliant.

Putting his Sauber seventh on the grid, Bortoleto raced on to a P6 finish, crossing the line one position behind his mentor. Alonso felt the re

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