Sao Paulo GP: Bortleto crashes on the first lap and withdraws from the race. video

Gabriel Bortleto’s Sao Paulo Grand Prix debut was an eventful one. The F1 driver crashed shortly after the start of the race. The Sauber driver collided with Aston Martin’s Lance Stroll, causing him to lose control of his car and collide with a wall.

The Brazilian was competing for position with the Canadian, but was squeezed out. He lost control of his car after part of it passed through grass.

Watch the moment of Bortleto’s departure.

Rewind to the opening lap and Bortleto’s agonizing retirement at his home race #F1 #BrazilGP pic.twitter.com/JiG8anoiFo

— Formula 1 (@F1) November 9, 2025

Just before getting out of the car, Gabriel complained about the Canadian’s behavior. “The Stroll threw me out and turned around as if I wasn’t there,” the pilot said over the radio.

Bortleto also crashed during a sprint race on Saturday. On the final lap, at 339km/h, he had an accident in which he collided with the Senna S curve, forcing him to withdraw from the race. Look at the moment of collision.