Gabriel Bortoleto returned to appear among the main topics this Monday in Formula 1 by receiving praise from Allan McNish, while Yuki Tsunoda was linked to a possible move to IndyCar in 2027. The day also officially marked the start of the Dutch GP week, which ends the summer break and puts the championship back on track.
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McNish highlighted Bortoleto’s “emotional balance and natural speed” and pointed to the Brazilian as a driver with great potential. The recognition comes at a time when the Audi rookie is preparing for the second half of the season, after important results in the first part of the championship and with the team seeking to maintain its evolution.
Tsunoda, on the other hand, may be closer to definitively leaving the F1 grid. According to information from Motorsport.com reproduced by F1MANIA.NET, the Japanese driver is negotiating a possible spot at Meyer Shank Racing for the 2027 IndyCar season. Currently a reserve for Red Bull and Racing Bulls, he appears as a candidate for the #66 car of the North American team, although Mike Shank has stated that no decision has been made.
At Ferrari, Lewis Hamilton again showed confidence in the title fight and spoke about “mobilizing the troops” to attack the second half of the season. The Briton arrives at the resumption as the World Championship runner-up, while the team itself already admits that a possible prioritization of the driver may come under discussion depending on the evolution of the battle.
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Fernando Alonso also criticized an important feature of the 2026 cars again. The Spaniard called for changes in the algorithms responsible for the use of electric energy, arguing that the current operation still needs improvement. Despite the criticism, he showed optimism about the changes planned for the coming years.
At Cadillac, Marcin Budkowski began to define priorities after taking command of the team. The new boss will face the challenge of organizing the structure and seeking evolution in a complicated season for the North American project.
The main news for fans, however, is that the wait is near the end. Formula 1 returns this weekend for the Dutch GP, between August 21 and 23, in Zandvoort. The round opens the second half of the season and puts Kimi Antonelli, Hamilton, George Russell, and the other title contenders back in action.
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