German F1 driver Nico Hulkenberg praised his Kick Sauber teammate Gabriel Bortoleto, calling the 20-year-old Brazilian rookie a "very bright" and "very fast guy". "He's very dedicated, very focused...He has everything you need to become a great driver and to have a long, successful career," Hulkenberg added. Notably, Bortoleto finished sixth while Hulkenberg finished 13th at the Hungarian GP 2025.