Sauber
Nico Hulkenberg
“It was a decent race overall. The first lap wasn’t ideal - I lost a few positions and got stuck behind Alex [Albon] in the first stint, which made recovery tough. But we executed a strong one-stop strategy and managed to stretch the soft stint really well. That part was definitely a highlight. Of course, two points is something to take away, but in the bigger picture, we did lose a bit of ground in the championship fight, which isn’t ideal. Still, it’s all to play for - it’s super tight between the teams, and every race matters now with just three to go. The team did a great job on strategy, car prep and pit stop today.“
Gabriel Bortoleto
"It’s been a really tough weekend for me, even more so because it was my first home race and I was really hoping to have a good one in front of my family and fans. You always hope to do a good job, or at least have a solid race, and not being able to complete even a single lap was very hard to take in. I had a good start, gained a position right away, and was going for another move when I made contact with Lance [Stroll]. It was a first-lap racing incident, and these things can happen, that's racing.
"The support from our fans this weekend has been incredible. Even through the difficult moments, they kept cheering, shouting my name, and showing so much love. I can’t thank them enough - it means everything to me. Seeing how much it means to my country makes me proud, and I hope I can give them something to celebrate soon. Weekends like this are tough for everyone, but we’ll move on and come back stronger for the final three races of the season."
Jonathan Wheatley, Team Principal
"We’re leaving Brazil with mixed emotions. It was heartbreaking to see Gabi pushed wide on the opening lap of his first home Grand Prix, especially with such incredible support from the fans. Nico fought brilliantly all the way to the end, showing real composure. The pit crew once again delivered a rock-solid stop when it mattered most, performing flawlessly under pressure.
"We were fighting hard for P7, but the two Racing Bulls worked well together and made it tough to break through. Still, we are proud to come away with points on the board for the third consecutive race; a strong result for the whole team. Now it’s about recovery and preparation as we head into the final triple header, aiming to finish the season on a high."
