Talks have been ongoing between the two parties, and Sauber/Audi are believed to have expressed strong interest in signing him next year on a long-term deal.
However, they are not interested in a loan deal and would instead want to sign Bortoleto directly.
As things stand, Bortoleto is wondering whether he wants to continue with McLaren, which has become the strongest force in F1 but does not have a free seat in the immediate future, or join Sauber/Audi knowing it will be a difficult task. above. battle from the beginning, as they are currently last in the constructors’ standings.
Franco Colapinto
Franco Colapinto has also been linked with the Sauber/Audi seat, with his boss at Williams, James Vowles, speaking to the team about the possibility of signing the Argentine next year as there is no room for him to stay at Grove .
Talks are not believed to have progressed to the level of those with Bottas and Bortoleto, and Williams is unwilling to release him from his stable. Instead, they would prefer a loan agreement.
This is not so attractive for Sauber/Audi, however, it is still in play.