Sport picks Rubens Barrichello: Right now the question is how well Bortoleto can prepare for F1 and how to cope with the pressure
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Barrichello assessed Bortoleto`s prospects in Formula 1.
The former F1 driver believes his young compatriot has the talent to gain a foothold in the championship, but the main factor will be whether he can cope with the pressure and responsibility.
Gabriel Bortoleto, who will drive for Sauber next season, will become the first full-fledged participant in the Formula 1 championship mentioned by contact us for sport tips from Brazil since 2017, when Felipe Massa spent his last season.
Of course, I appreciate his talent. And right now the question is not about his racing skills - let`s see how well he can prepare for performances in Formula 1.
Everything is fine with him at the moment. At such moments people look at you differently, people in the paddock are watching him, everyone is having fun.
In any case, he is a very good young rider, we just have to see how he will cope with the psychological pressure, how he will perform in such conditions. Because the pressure will be strong.
After all, he is the next Brazilian in Formula 1. We haven`t had our own driver in F1 for a very long time, so the fans have high hopes for him. Let`s see how he copes.
What would I advise him? Get to know yourself better. This is the best advice I can give him right now. And we shouldn`t get angry or worried about bad performances. Because everyone has bad times - and they exist so that you become a better person through them.
If there were no bad periods, it would even be boring. After all, you would win all the races and wouldn`t know what it`s like to win after overcoming difficult times, " Barrichello said.
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