# Brazil revels in return of two home drivers to F1 grid at Interlagos

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/brazil-revels-in-return-of-two-home-drivers-to-f1-grid-at-interlagos/
- Published: 2026-11-05T19:13:29+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-05T20:55:37+00:00
- Original publisher: CNA (publisher lean: Centre)
- Original article: https://www.channelnewsasia.com/sport/brazil-revels-in-return-two-home-drivers-f1-grid-interlagos-6528821
- Topics: Americas, Motorsport, Sport, World

## Key points

- Brazil has two F1 grid drivers for the first time since 2016.
- Rafael Camara makes his grand prix debut at home.
- Bortoleto says last year’s race taught him to manage expectations.

## Summary

Brazil will have two drivers on the Formula One grid at its home race for the first time in a decade, as Gabriel Bortoleto is joined by rookie Rafael Camara at the Sao Paulo Grand Prix. Their presence renews attention on Brazil’s long connection with the sport, which has produced several world champions but had recently lacked a sustained F1 presence.

Bortoleto, 22, is in his second season with Audi; Camara, 21 and leading the Formula Two championship, makes his grand prix debut for Haas after replacing Esteban Ocon. Brazil last had two grid drivers in 2016, Felipe Massa and Felipe Nasr. Bortoleto says his difficult home debut last year taught him to manage the extra pressure, while Sergio Perez says Latin American drivers face a harder path to F1 than Europeans.

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