During the Austrian Grand Prix weekend, Audi Formula 1 driver Gabriel Bortoleto stepped into the Passenger Princess YouTube series, offering Amelia Dimoldenberg a hands‑on lesson in speed control and apex technique from the cockpit of an Audi RS 5 Avant.
On‑Track Teaching
When Dimoldenberg accelerated to 60 km/h, Bortoleto admitted the passenger seat felt “not very comfortable” even for a seasoned professional. He explained that, unlike driving, being a passenger demands a very different mindset, which he found challenging.
While maneuvering the Audi, the duo tackled light‑hearted challenges, and the episode highlighted Bortoleto’s candidness—he openly discussed pre‑race nerves, childhood sacrifices and friendships forged in the paddock.
Audience Response
Views surpassed 278,000, sparking lively commentary. A fan wrote the lesson “was the most serious so far,” while another praised Bortoleto’s “university professor vibes” and honesty. Commenters noted his contrast to other drivers such as George Russell and Charles Leclerc, and appreciated how Amelia pushed him, even joking that Amelied told him he was “not as good as Ollie.”
- Bortoleto currently sits 14th in the Drivers’ Standings with 10 points.
- His teammate, Nico Hülkenberg, trails with 2 points in 18th.
As F1 returns for the Dutch Grand Prix at the end of August, Bortoleto’s candid Sunday can be seen as a reminder that driving instruction—and the relationships behind it—are as demanding as the race itself.
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