Gabriel Bortoleto is realistic about the Miami Grand Prix of Formula 1. Starting at the back of the pack, the Brazilian hopes to move forward – because going backward is not an option.
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Qualifying in Florida was far from ideal for the Audi driver. With problems in Q1, he went out with just over 3 minutes to the checkered flag, but without enough time, he ended up in 22nd place – and his left rear brake caught fire at the end of the lap.
In a turn of luck, at least he is not starting last, since Isack Hadjar was penalized and will have to start from the pits. But after Saturday’s session (2), Gabriel was realistic about Sunday’s race, the 3rd.
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“There’s not much to do, starting last, 22nd, trying my best to move forward. How to race in this situation starting last is to try to go forward, going backward is not possible,” he told SporTV.
The Miami Formula 1 Grand Prix starts this Sunday, the 3rd, at a new time of 2 pm Brasília time.
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