Kick Sauber driver Gabriel Bortoleto's passport stolen ahead of Canadian Grand Prix

Image credit: Gabriel Bortoleto/Instagram
Kick Sauber driver Gabriel Bortoleto's preparations for the Canadian Grand Prix were marred by an unexpected hiccup — the theft of his passport. The incident occurred while Bortoleto was in Switzerland preparing for the race weekend.
Thieves broke into his car and made off with his backpack, which contained his passport, computer, and racing gear.
Gabriel Bortoleto's debut season with Sauber
Despite the theft, Kick Sauber driver Gabriel Bortoleto fortunately managed to catch his flight to Canada using a second passport, minimising the disruption to his schedule.
'I had gone to dinner one day in Switzerland and they ended up opening the car and taking my backpack. I had my passports, everything inside — my computer, all my running gear,' Bortoleto told Brazilian media, as quoted by Mirror.
'It was chaos, but we managed to find the guy. Everything worked out in the end. I have my passports. We didn't find everything, but we did find some things,' he said.
All about Gabriel Bortoleto
This is the 20-year-old's debut season as a Formula 1 driver. Bortoleto currently races for Sauber, having joined the team ahead of the 2025 season. He is yet to score a point, with his best finish so far being 12th place at the Spanish Grand Prix in May.
Just three years ago, in 2022, Bortoleto's racing career was at a crossroads.
by Taboola
by Taboola
Sponsored Links
Sponsored Links
Promoted Links
Promoted Links
You May Like
Giao dịch CFD với công nghệ và tốc độ tốt hơn
IC Markets
Đăng ký
Undo
Without sponsorship or formal management, his future in motorsport was uncertain. Determined to keep the dream alive, Bortoleto and his father explored every possible opportunity — and that's when two-time Formula 1 world champion Fernando Alonso entered the picture.
Alonso had been following Bortoleto's career closely since his time in the Formula Regional European Championship by Alpine (FRECA) and was impressed by the young Brazilian's growth and determination.
'We have a very good relationship with each other,' Bortoleto told F1.com. 'I think it's mainly a professional relationship. Always when we talk, it's mainly about racing. When I see him on track, if I have any questions, he always helped me in F3 and F2,' he said.
Also Read:
Canadian Grand Prix 2025: Schedule, when and where to watch the race, weather prediction
With Alonso's mentorship and guidance, Bortoleto flourished, winning the FRECA championship in his rookie season. He later went on to win the Formula 2 title in 2024.

Try Our AI Features

Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:

Learn with AIFact CheckingText to SpeechAI Summary

Related Articles

Hindustan Times

2 hours ago

• Hindustan Times

Soccer-South American fans light up Club World Cup, while some venues fall flat

By Julien Pretot and Amy Tennery HT Image MIAMI/NEW YORK, - Partying South American fans may have set the Club World Cup alight but unfortunately for hosts the United States, that carnival-like atmosphere has not swept across the country as some matches are being contested in front of modest crowds. FIFA had hoped the expanded version of the tournament featuring many of the world's top clubs would build enthusiasm for soccer in a country historically ambivalent to the beautiful game, as the U.S. prepares to co-host the 2026 World Cup with Canada and Mexico. With some 1.5 million tickets sold only days into the tournament, a chasm remains between the "haves" and the "have-nots" of the host cities. In just two games, Boca Juniors have taken Hard Rock Stadium by storm, turning it into their own 'Bombonera' outpost, filling it with a passion unmatched at this Club World Cup. The Boca fans made up the majority of the 55,574 spectators for the game against Benfica and it was a similar story among the 63,587 supporters present for Friday's 2-1 defeat by Bayern Munich. "I've had a long career and experienced a lot. There are times I want to be a player and tonight was one of those times," Bayern coach Vincent Kompany said after the Boca game. "They are special. The crowd was hostile in the best possible way ... that's what I love about football. Many fans would pay to watch that." The atmosphere created by the Boca fans, along with the presence of Inter Miami's Lionel Messi for the opening game of the tournament and the visit of Real Madrid, has made Miami Gardens the capital of soccer in the U.S. with an average attendance of 60,626. Hard Rock Stadium, which has hosted the Super Bowl six times, has a capacity of nearly 66,000. Messi, meanwhile, was the architect of soccer history after his stunning free kick secured Inter Miami a 2-1 win over Porto on Thursday, marking the first time that a CONCACAF team had defeated a European side in an official FIFA tournament. With Botafogo pulling off a shock 1-0 win over Champions League winners Paris St Germain and Flamengo beating Chelsea 3-1, it has been a good first week for Brazilian clubs in the tournament that expanded to 32 teams from seven in the last edition. "I love when I see Botafogo, all the Brazilian teams, Argentinian teams, how they celebrate, how they are together, I love them," Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola told reporters. "I like how all the games are tight, except one or two, and people are surprised, European teams lose. Welcome to the real world. Welcome to the real world my friends." Unsurprisingly, the super-sized field has produced some lop-sided results, with Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich thrashing Auckland City, a team made up of amateur players, 10-0 in their opener. 'NOT EASY' While some host cities have had no problem getting the party started, including Los Angeles, which welcomed 80,619 to the Rose Bowl for its first match of the tournament between PSG and Atletico Madrid, others have struggled. A Tuesday match between Ulsan and Mamelodi Sundowns kicked off around 7:00 pm in Orlando in front of 3,412 fans at the 25,500-capacity Inter&Co Stadium, while a 6 p.m. match in Cincinnati on Wednesday between Pachuca and Salzburg brought in just 5,282 spectators at the 26,000-capacity TQL Stadium. "The environment was a bit strange," Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca told reporters after the Premier League team beat MLS side LAFC 2-0 in front of little more than 22,000 fans at Atlanta's 71,000-capacity Mercedes-Benz Stadium. A big challenge for organisers has been filling the stands in enormous venues more often used for United States' national addiction - NFL football - with as many as four matches per day in the group stage. While smaller, soccer-specific stadiums abound in the U.S., the Club World Cup gives organisers a chance to test out some of the venues FIFA expects to be filled to the brim at the 2026 World Cup. If FIFA was hoping that locals would snap up tickets to watch a world class soccer tournament on their doorstep, the evidence suggests it will be the travelling fans, rather than Americans, who will be scrambling to secure seats for next year's World Cup. This article was generated from an automated news agency feed without modifications to text.

Time of India

3 hours ago

• Time of India

Inter Miami vs Palmeiras: Live streaming info, date, time, venue and other details of FIFA Club World Cup game

Inter Miami will look to book their place in the FIFA Club World Cup round of 16 when they face Brazilian giants Palmeiras in a crucial Group A clash on Monday. After a lacklustre 0-0 draw with Al Ahly in their opener, Miami revived their campaign with a gritty 2-1 comeback win over FC Porto , with second-half goals from Telasco Segovia and Lionel Messi securing the victory and keeping their hopes alive. Palmeiras sit atop the group after drawing with Porto and defeating Al Ahly 2-0. The Brazilian side, known for their defensive solidity, have recorded nine clean sheets in their last 12 matches. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Treatment That Might Help You Against Knee Pain Knee pain | search ads Find Now Undo Though Palmeiras are in pole position to advance, their knockout spot isn't guaranteed. A loss to Inter Miami combined with a high-margin win for FC Porto over Al Ahly could eliminate the Brazilians on goal difference, setting up a high-stakes showdown to close Group A. HOW TO WATCH INTER MIAMI VS PALMEIRAS CLASH LIVE Live Events Match: Inter Miami vs Palmeiras Venue: Hard Rock Stadium , Miami Date: June 23, Monday Start Time: 9pm ET Where to Watch: DAZN

News18

6 hours ago

• News18

The 'Little Devil' Works Harder: Guardiola Lauds Echeverri After 'Quality' Debut Goal

Last Updated: Pep Guardiola praised Claudio Echeverri's dedication after the 19-year-old scored a stunning free-kick in Manchester City's 6-0 win over Al Ain. Manchester City coach Pep Guardiola lauded teenage attacking midfielder Claudio Echeverri's commitment to training after he scored a remarkable free-kick in the Club World Cup victory over Al Ain on Sunday. The 19-year-old netted City's second goal in a 6-0 thrashing of the UAE team in Atlanta, propelling the Premier League club into the last 16 of FIFA's expanded competition. In his first start for the club, Echeverri scored his debut goal, skillfully curling a free-kick from the edge of the box around the wall and into the top corner. Claudio Echeverri's first goal for Man City was a thing of beauty 🎯(via @DAZNFootball) — B/R Football (@brfootball) June 23, 2025 'I want to tell you something, since he arrived in January, the last three or four months with the lads, at the end of the training session, he was practising the free-kicks alone, with the 'keeper, with the wall," Guardiola told reporters. 'The others didn't practise, he was practising and practising, and work pays off. 'So at the end, he had the courage, the quality. When you practise, you know, it's like golf or basketball; the more you practise free shots, the more chances you have." Echeverri, nicknamed the 'Little Devil', joined from Argentine giants River Plate and made his City debut in May during the FA Cup final defeat by Crystal Palace. Guardiola substituted him at half-time for Phil Foden, later explaining the playmaker had sustained a minor knock. 'It was a fantastic goal, he's an incredible player in small spaces," continued the City coach. 'Unfortunately, he couldn't continue to half-time because of a problem with the ankle, but yeah, he was truly good in the first minutes, and… he made a fantastic goal, the free kick was really, really, really good." With two late goals from Oscar Bobb and Rayan Cherki, City nearly overtook Juventus at the top of Group G. They are level on points with the Old Lady but trail in terms of goals scored. To secure the top spot and potentially avoid Real Madrid in the last 16, City must beat Juve on Thursday in Orlando. 'With one more goal, we'd have two options. Now we have just one, maybe it's better," said Guardiola. 'What's important is that we are in the next phase… we will face top, top teams sooner or later, so it doesn't matter. 'We will eventually see the Brazilian teams, European top-class teams, so it's not a big concern." (With AFP Inputs)