Bortoletto: My dream will come true this week.

      Brazilian Gabriel Bortoleto is set for his first home round in Formula 1; he was born and raised in São Paulo — and hopes to delight his friends and fans...

      Nico Hülkenberg: "Interlagos is not like other circuits. It's a true classic event that I always remember fondly. The weather here is often unpredictable, and weekends with a Saturday sprint are packed with action, which gives an extra chance to score points.

      After the disappointment in Mexico, where the car was quick but we couldn't convert that speed, we go to São Paulo with confidence and know the problem is solved. We're in for a close fight where every little detail matters. The target for this weekend is to build on the positive trends of recent races."

      Gabriel Bortoleto: "I grew up in São Paulo and have always dreamed of taking part in the Formula 1 Grand Prix at Interlagos. And although this week my dream is coming true, I still can't quite believe it.

      All the efforts of our family over years of preparation have paid off, and now I'm eagerly looking forward to my first outing on the track in front of my supporters. But none of this changes my mindset for the weekend. I'm ready to fight and want to deliver a strong result.

      Ahead is a weekend with a Saturday sprint, where we have less time to prepare, but I hope that won't get in the way. Our goal is to make the most of every opportunity and score points again."