Gabriel Bortoleto expects to drop positions at the start of Formula 1's Canadian Grand Prix unless he achieves a strong getaway while rivals struggle. The Audi driver voiced concerns after a challenging qualifying session in Montreal.
Bortoleto qualified 13th for the race while teammate Nico Hulkenberg took 11th. Both drivers lost four spots at the start of the preceding sprint event, a pattern Bortoleto linked to the team's power unit performance. He described the issues as centered on driveability and power rather than the chassis.