The Brazilian was in 11th position and was competing for 10th place with Alex Albon, from Williams, when he lost control while braking on Senna’s S, at the end of the main straight, and collided with the pit wall.
The Brazilian was taken as a precaution to the medical center at the Autódromo de Interlagos this Saturday (8) after suffering a frightening accident on the last lap of the sprint race at the São Paulo Grand Prix of
This is a standard procedure for the category in the case of major accidents. The Brazilian is doing well and is clinically cleared to continue driving over the weekend. Bortoleto passed through the paddock walking normally.
Bortoleto was in 11th place and was fighting with Alex Albon, from Williams, for 10th place. At the end of the main straight, the entrance to Senna’s S, the Brazilian lost control of the car, which hit the pit wall and was thrown into the escape area. The car took off before colliding with the tire barrier on the opposite side.
The car was destroyed and will need major repairs. There are doubts whether the single-seater will be ready in time for Gabriel Bortoleto to participate in qualifying, scheduled for 3pm this Saturday. Even if he is not in the activity, the Brazilian will be able to take the car to the track in the race on Sunday, at 2pm.
It wasn’t just Bortoleto who had an accident in the sprint race. On the sixth lap, three cars lost control at the same point on the sun curve (Senna’s S exit). Nico Hülkenberg and Franco Colapinto crashed and caused a safety car and a red flag.
*With information from Estadão Conteúdo
