Audi is rapidly hitting its stride in the Formula 1 midfield as Gabriel Bortoleto delivered back-to-back points finishes for the team during an action-packed weekend at the Belgian Grand Prix.
Bortoleto successfully replicated his strong performance from Silverstone by securing eighth position at Spa-Francorchamps, cleverly jumping Racing Bulls driver Arvid Lindblad through a strategic pit stop phase.
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Subscribe"These consecutive points finishes are a huge boost for all of us," said Bortoleto, emphasizing the team's growing capability to consistently battle inside the competitive top 10.
The encouraging result elevates Audi to within a single point of Williams in the Constructors" Championship standings, signaling a major turning point for the newcomer outfit.
Cadillac Struggles With Pace and Reliability at Spa
However, teammate Nico Hulkenberg endured a difficult outing after a qualifying gearbox failure compromised his start and left the veteran driver fighting from the back of the grid.
While Audi celebrates its upward trajectory, Cadillac experienced one of its most challenging weekends of the season in Belgium with neither driver able to trouble the mid-pack.
Valtteri Bottas managed to cross the finish line in 18th place, ahead only of Aston Martin's struggling veteran Fernando Alonso, while Sergio Perez was forced to retire early due to a rear suspension issue.
"It was a tricky weekend as we struggled a lot with straight-line speed," noted Perez, as the team looks ahead to the upcoming race in Hungary for much-needed performance improvements.