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Who Is Gabriel Bortoleto’s Father Lincoln Oliveira? What Does He Do? How Did He Influence His Son’s Career?

Somin Bhattacharjee
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BORTOLETO Gabriel (bra), McLaren F1 Team, portrait, during the Formula 1 Grande Premio de Sao Paulo 2024, 21th round of the 2024 Formula One World Championship

The Sauber seat dilemma for 2025 is finally over. Gabriel Bortoleto has been confirmed as Nico Hulkenberg’s teammate on Wednesday. The news has put the spotlight on the F2 Championship leader, touted as one of the best talents in the series, which automatically brings attention to those who supported him on his journey to the peak of motorsports.

At the forefront is his father Lincoln Oliveira. Other than Bortoleto’s racing idol Fernando Alonso, whose A14 company manages him, Oliveira has had the biggest influence in shaping his son’s career and getting him to F1.

Who is Lincoln Oliveira?

Hailing from Sao Paolo, Brazil, Oliveira studied at FMU, a university in the financial capital of the country, after which he started working as a Systems Engineer. In 1996, he became the director of America Net Telecom and held the position for 16 years before becoming the company’s president.

In the process, he has become one of the strongest figures in the telecom industry in Brazil, which is where he built up his wealth. Since 2023, he has been the chairman of the board. He is also set to become the CEO of Vicar, which manages several motorsports ventures across Brazil. This includes F4, which is a feeder series for young drivers from the country aspiring for F1.

Oliveira, like many other F1 dads, is not a businessman but worked his way up the corporate ladder to become successful. But even amidst his busy life, he always found time out to support Bortoleto in his junior racing categories, which ultimately paved the way for the young Brazilian driver to make it to the pinnacle of motorsport.

Bortoleto’s greatest influences

Families often have to make significant sacrifices for their children to succeed in motorsports. This is especially so if they don’t live in Europe, where most of the action takes place. Bortoleto recalls how his family took the difficult decision of  allowing him to leave Brazil at just 11 years of age to chase his dreams. It was certainly a difficult moment for Oliveira and the rest of the family.

“Racing was something surprising to them because they were never in motorsports before. My father was not a racing driver, but he always loved it and my mother did as well. When I started racing, straightaway they were always at my races and I think they like me to be there and seeing me happy as well,” said Bortoleto in an interview with F3.

In the end, it has all paid off, with Bortoleto realizing his dream of making it to F1. After months of speculation, Sauber, who had been torn between him, Franco Colapinto, and Valtteri Bottas, have ultimately chosen the 20-year-old Brazilian driver.

Bortoleto makes his debut at the start of the 2025 season. He will be the fourth rookie on the grid alongside Kimi Antonelli, Jack Doohan, and Oliver Bearman.

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Somin Bhattacharjee

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Basketball Editor Somin Bhattacharjee first discovered the game during the 2014 FIBA World Cup. Not long after, he turned to the NBA and found himself drawn to the Golden State Warriors — right at the start of Stephen Curry’s rise. Over time, the admiration turned into full-blown support for the team, one that continues even as the Curry era approaches its twilight. A true hoophead, Somin also follows EuroLeague basketball closely and enjoys exploring the game beyond the NBA. Though holding a bachelor's degree in marketing, Somin discovered his true calling in writing. Since 2021, he has penned over 3,000 articles for TheSportsRush, covering everything from breaking news to sharp opinion pieces and detailed exclusives. He thrives on writing about in-game moments and the reactions that make basketball a uniquely emotional sport. Beyond basketball, Somin plays different sports including soccer and remains a passionate fan of Spanish football giants Real Madrid

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