Gabriel Bortoleto eyes points surge from 12th in Barcelona

It is a tough pill to swallow, but Gabriel Bortoleto finds himself starting the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix from 12th on the grid. He missed out on that crucial top 10 shootout, leaving him with plenty of work to do when the lights go out.

That said, the Audi driver is far from throwing in the towel. Bortoleto insists that charging into the points-paying positions is still a real possibility for his machine this Sunday. It is a bold mindset, but in this sport, confidence is everything.