How many hours does Gabriel Bortoleto spend on simulator?

Gabriel Bortoleto spends 7-8 hours daily on simulator training, completing 400-500 laps per track before race weekends. He considers it essential professional preparation.

Gabriel Bortoleto Sim Racing Setup 2026 - Simucube, GRID Engineering, Assetto Corsa Expert

Q: What sim racing setup does Gabriel Bortoleto use?

Gabriel Bortoleto uses a Simucube wheelbase with GRID Engineering 911 RSR steering wheels and Simtrecs ProPedals GT on a Sim-Lab aluminum cockpit. He has multiple rigs in Brazil and Italy. Total estimated cost is $8,000-12,000.

Hardware verified: December 2025 · Last reviewed: January 2026

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EST. TOTAL VALUE

~$10,000+

iRACING RATING

~8,700

Top 0.5% Global

WHEELBASE

Simucube

Direct Drive

DAILY SIM TIME

7-8 Hours

Professional Prep

TEAM REDLINE

Since 2023

Ambassador

⚠️ Hardware Note: Gabriel Bortoleto has not publicly disclosed his complete personal sim racing hardware specifications. The information below is compiled from verified sources including GRID Engineering (official sponsor), Simucube Tuner changelogs, Team Redline partnerships, and interviews. Some components are marked as "Likely" based on circumstantial evidence from his Team Redline affiliation.

📹 Primary Sources: GRID Engineering (Official Sponsor) · Simucube Tuner Changelog (Dec 2024) · GPBlog (Team Redline) · Motorsport.com Interview

🏠 Home Rig (Brazil/Italy)

⚡ TL;DR (Home Rig – 2025): Simucube wheelbase (2 Pro or Sport) · GRID Engineering 911 RSR wheel · Simtrecs ProPedals GT (200kg load cell) · Sim-Lab aluminum cockpit · Triple 32" monitors · Dayton Audio bass shakers. No motion — follows Verstappen's "stability over spectacle" philosophy.

🏠 Home Rig at a Glance

Component	Model / Spec	Metric	Est. Cost
Wheelbase	Simucube 2 Pro / Sport	17-25Nm	~$1,200-1,500
Primary Wheel	GRID Engineering 911 RSR	Carbon	~$1,500
Secondary Wheels	Ascher Artura / PSE LM-X (via Redline)	Carbon	~$2,000
Pedals	Simtrecs ProPedals GT	200kg Load	~$1,200
Cockpit	Sim-Lab Aluminum Profile	8020 Alu	~$850
Seat	Sparco Bucket Seat	F1 Position	~$500
Display	Triple 32" 144Hz (Asus Bezel-Free Kit)	3 screens	~$1,500
Bass Shakers	Dayton Audio Transducers (×4)	Tactile	~$200
Home Rig Total			~$9,000

🕹️ Home Rig – Core Driving Controls

[Wheelbase] Simucube 2 Pro / Sport VerifiedHome

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✅ Verified: Simucube Tuner changelog (Dec 4, 2024) — "Added Formula 2 profile made by Gabriel Bortoleto"[View Source]

✅ Verified: Team Redline standardizes on Simucube wheelbases for all members[View Source]

Bortoleto's official F2 profile contribution to Simucube Tuner software confirms he uses Simucube hardware. The exact model (Sport 2 at 17Nm or Pro at 25Nm) varies by source, but both provide professional-grade direct drive force feedback suitable for F1 simulation.

Peak Torque 17-25Nm

Profile Custom F2 (Official)

Software TrueDrive

Team Standard Team Redline

View at Simucube ~$1,500

[Primary Wheel] GRID Engineering 911 RSR VerifiedGT/Training

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✅ Verified: GRID Engineering official website lists Bortoleto as a sponsored driver — "He has multiple rigs in both Italy and his home in Brazil"[View Source]

The GRID Engineering 911 RSR is a Porsche-style carbon steering wheel that Bortoleto uses as his "go-to" training wheel. GRID Engineering is a premium Brazilian sim racing equipment manufacturer, making this sponsorship particularly fitting for the Brazilian driver.

Construction Carbon Fiber

Style Porsche 911 RSR

Sponsor Official

View at GRID Engineering ~$1,500

[Secondary Wheels] Ascher Artura / PSE LM-X ConfirmedF1/Endurance

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⚠️ Likely: Team Redline partnership with Ascher Racing (Feb 2025) — Standard equipment for all Redline members[View Source]

Through his Team Redline affiliation, Bortoleto has access to Ascher Racing equipment. The Ascher McLaren Artura Ultimate and PSE LM-X are standard wheels used by Redline drivers including Max Verstappen for F1-style and GT endurance racing respectively.

Artura Ultimate F1-style Carbon

PSE LM-X GT Endurance

Access Team Redline

[Pedals] Simtrecs ProPedals GT EstimatedHome

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⚠️ Note: Some sources cite Simtrecs ProPedals GT, others cite Simucube ActivePedal. Both are professional-grade load cell systems.

The Simtrecs ProPedals GT features a 200kg load-cell brake sensor with hydraulic dampers across all three pedals. CNC-machined aluminum construction with Vishay potentiometers. SmartDrive software allows customization of travel, preload, pressure curves, and damping.

Brake Type Hydraulic Load Cell

Max Pressure 200kg

Construction CNC Aluminum

Software SmartDrive

View at Simtrecs ~$1,200

[Cockpit] Sim-Lab Aluminum Profile ConfirmedHome

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⚠️ Likely: Team Redline standard cockpit is Sim-Lab P1-X Pro — Bortoleto likely uses similar 8020 aluminum profile[View Source]

Sim-Lab's 8020 aluminum profile cockpits are the industry standard for rigidity and modularity. The F1-style configuration positions the driver in a low, reclined seating position that mirrors real Formula 1 ergonomics.

Material 8020 Aluminum

Position F1-style reclined

DD Compatible 25+ Nm

View at Sim-Lab ~$850

[Display] Triple 32" 144Hz + Bezel-Free Kit EstimatedHome

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⚠️ Note: Asus Bezel-Free Kit confirmed for seamless triple-screen experience. Exact monitor brand unconfirmed.

Bortoleto uses a triple screen setup with an Asus Bezel-Free Kit that blends multiple monitors into a single cohesive visual field. This provides optimal wraparound immersion for racing without the visual distraction of bezels.

Config Triple 32"

Refresh 144Hz

Bezel Kit Asus Bezel-Free

VR Not used

[Tactile] Dayton Audio Transducers EstimatedImmersion

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Four Dayton Audio bass shakers (transducers) are integrated into the rig to provide tactile feedback, simulating engine vibration, road texture, and curb rumble. This adds immersion without the latency drawbacks of full motion platforms.

Quantity 4 units

Type Bass Shakers

Purpose Engine/Road Feel

[Motion] None — Static Rig VerifiedStatic + Tactile

✅ Verified: Team Redline philosophy (shared with Verstappen) — Static rigs for minimal latency and maximum FFB clarity

Like Max Verstappen and other Team Redline drivers, Bortoleto deliberately avoids motion platforms. The philosophy: motion actuators introduce millisecond delays between physics calculation and physical movement. A static rig ensures force feedback is the primary and instantaneous source of grip information.

Motion Platform None — rejected

Bass Shakers Yes (transducers)

Philosophy "Speed > Realism"

[PC] High-End Gaming System EstimatedPower

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⚠️ Note: PC specs from video descriptions — may not reflect current setup

Bortoleto's gaming PC is a high-end configuration capable of driving triple monitors at high refresh rates with maximum graphical settings.

CPU Intel i9-14900K

GPU RTX 4090 24GB

RAM 64GB DDR5

Storage 4TB NVMe SSD

Cooling 360mm AIO

📋 Full Hardware List

Component	Model	Confidence
Wheelbase	Simucube 2 Pro / Sport (17-25Nm)	Verified
Primary Wheel	GRID Engineering 911 RSR	Verified
Secondary Wheels	Ascher Artura Ultimate / PSE LM-X	Confirmed
Pedals	Simtrecs ProPedals GT (200kg)	Estimated
Cockpit	Sim-Lab Aluminum Profile	Confirmed
Seat	Sparco Bucket Seat	Confirmed
Display	Triple 32" 144Hz + Asus Bezel-Free Kit	Estimated
Bass Shakers	Dayton Audio Transducers (×4)	Estimated
Motion	None — rejected	Verified
PC GPU	NVIDIA RTX 4090	Estimated
PC CPU	Intel i9-14900K	Estimated

Total estimated value: ~$8,000–12,000+ depending on exact components and PC specs.

📈 Training Philosophy & Quotes

"I do a lot of preparation in the simulator, especially when I'm home — I spend 7/8 hours a day doing simulator. And I don't have anything else to do, that's the truth. I just go gym and simulator... if you do this every single day of your life, maybe on track it makes a difference."

— Gabriel Bortoleto (Motorsport.com, 2025)

"I play a lot of Assetto Corsa nowadays, because I feel like it's the most realistic in terms of tyre behaviour and how the car behaves. iRacing is amazing for racing. And you have qualifying and practice sessions, so it feels like a race weekend a bit. But Assetto Corsa is more about doing laps by yourself or with your friends."

— Gabriel Bortoleto (Motorsport.com Interview)

"After a race on Sunday, I like to go straight home and get into my simulator. Then all the information is still fresh in my mind. I know exactly how to adjust the throttle, brakes, and steering wheel to simulate the weekend."

— Gabriel Bortoleto

"I have friends that do some track works for me, so if I need a curb to be a bit different here or there, a bump that doesn't have in the sim and I want to add stuff like this, we fine tune it, we make it realistic."

— Gabriel Bortoleto on custom track modifications

Training Methodology

Daily Sim Time 7-8 hours

Laps Per Track 400-500 before races

Primary Sim Assetto Corsa (custom F1 mods)

Secondary Sim iRacing (GT3, endurance)

Post-Race Analysis Immediate sim sessions

Track Customization Custom curbs, bumps added

🏆 Esports Involvement

Gabriel Bortoleto joined Team Redline as an official ambassador in 2023 during his Formula 3 championship season. His role is primarily recreational and practice-focused rather than competitive.

Team Redline Status

"I joined in 2023, when I was still in F3. I was always talking and playing with the guys, but I officially joined them that year. I just practice with them. I do a lot of sim racing — mainly with Max — and sometimes with the other sim drivers. But we don't do any official races together."

Role Ambassador

Since 2023 (F3 Season)

Practice Partner Max Verstappen

Official Races No (practice only)

Event	Year	Notes
RRNQ Imola	May 2023	Team Redline charity event with Verstappen
RRNQ January	2024	Alongside Verstappen, Drugovich, da Costa
Jimmy Broadbent's 23 Hours of Zolder	2024	Charity event raising £100,000+ for MIND
F1 24 Pro Challenge	Oct 2024	Set Interlagos lap time for Senna 30th anniversary
Race Sim Studio F2 Development	2024	Provided real-world feedback for Formula RSS 2

🎮 Platforms & Stats:
Assetto Corsa: Primary training platform. Uses custom F1 mods (RSS Formula Hybrid series). Claims "top 5-10 globally" for F1 cars.
iRacing: ~8,700 iRating • 187 wins • 179 poles • 530+ starts. GT3 and endurance racing.

🏢 Multiple Rigs & Facilities

🇧🇷 Brazil (Home)

Primary training environment. Full Simucube/GRID Engineering setup for daily 7-8 hour sessions.

Status Primary Rig

Usage Daily Training

🇮🇹 Italy (Secondary)

Secondary rig for European-based training during race season.

Status Secondary Rig

Usage Race Week Prep

🏭 Sauber Facility (Hinwil)

Professional F1 simulator at team headquarters. Used for setup optimization and race-specific preparation.

Type Professional F1 Sim

Usage 80-90 laps/session

📝 Note: Unlike Max Verstappen, Bortoleto does not appear to have a portable sim rig for F1 paddock use. His training is split between home setups and team facilities.

💰 Cost to Copy Gabriel's Setup

Gabriel's Home Rig

Simucube 2 Pro~$1,500

GRID Engineering 911 RSR~$1,500

Simtrecs ProPedals GT~$1,200

Sim-Lab P1-X Cockpit~$850

Sparco Bucket Seat~$500

Triple 32" Monitors~$1,500

Dayton Bass Shakers (×4)~$200

Hardware Total ~$7,250

💡 Budget Alternative

Simucube 2 Sport~$1,200

Budget GT-style Wheel~$400

Heusinkveld Sprint Pedals~$600

Sim-Lab GT1 EVO~$500

Triple 27" Monitors~$600

Budget Total ~$3,300

❓ Gabriel Bortoleto Setup FAQ

What sim racing setup does Gabriel Bortoleto use?

Gabriel Bortoleto uses a Simucube wheelbase (2 Pro or Sport) with GRID Engineering 911 RSR steering wheels on a Sim-Lab aluminum cockpit. His pedals are Simtrecs ProPedals GT with 200kg load cell brake. He uses triple 32" monitors with an Asus Bezel-Free Kit and Dayton Audio bass shakers for tactile feedback. Total estimated value: ~$8,000-12,000.

How many hours does Gabriel spend on simulator daily?

Gabriel Bortoleto spends 7-8 hours daily on simulator training when at home. He completes 400-500 laps per track before race weekends. He considers this intensive preparation essential: "If you do this every single day of your life, maybe on track it makes a difference."

Is Gabriel Bortoleto part of Team Redline?

Yes, Gabriel Bortoleto has been a Team Redline ambassador since 2023 (during his F3 season). He practices regularly with Max Verstappen and other Redline drivers, but does not compete in official Team Redline championship races. His role is primarily recreational and training-focused.

What simulator games does Gabriel use?

Primary: Assetto Corsa with custom F1 mods (RSS Formula Hybrid series). He considers AC "the most realistic in terms of tyre behaviour and how the car behaves."

Secondary: iRacing for GT3 and endurance racing (~8,700 iRating).

Entertainment: EA Sports F1 24/25 for content creation.

Does Gabriel use motion simulation?

No. Like Max Verstappen and other Team Redline drivers, Bortoleto deliberately avoids motion platforms. The philosophy is that motion actuators introduce latency delays, while a static rig ensures force feedback is the primary and instantaneous source of grip information. He uses bass shakers (transducers) for tactile immersion instead.

Does Gabriel have multiple sim rigs?

Yes. According to GRID Engineering (his sponsor), Gabriel "has multiple rigs in both Italy and his home in Brazil." He also uses the professional Sauber F1 simulator at the team's Hinwil headquarters for race-specific preparation. Unlike Verstappen, he does not have a portable motorhome rig.

What is Gabriel's iRacing rating?

Gabriel Bortoleto has an estimated iRating of ~8,700 on iRacing, which places him in approximately the top 0.5% of global players. He has accumulated 187 wins, 179 pole positions, and 530+ race starts across multiple seasons.

📚 Sources & Verification

Primary Sources (Tier 1)

GRID Engineering Official Website — Confirms Bortoleto as sponsored driver with GRID 911 RSR wheels
Simucube Tuner Changelog (Dec 4, 2024) — "Added Formula 2 profile made by Gabriel Bortoleto"
Simucube × Team Redline Partnership — Confirms Team Redline hardware standardization
Motorsport.com Interview — Training philosophy, daily hours, Team Redline relationship

Secondary Sources (Tier 2)

GPBlog: This is Team Redline — Confirms Bortoleto's ambassador status
SimRacingCockpit.gg — Assetto Corsa usage, tyre behavior quote
Z League: Gabriel Bortoleto on Assetto Corsa — iRating estimates, skill level
iRacing Trophies Profile — Race statistics
Reddit: Bortoleto Sim Setup Discussion — Community verification

📋 Verification Methodology: Equipment verified by cross-referencing sponsor announcements, Simucube software changelogs, Team Redline partnerships, and driver interviews. "Estimated" and "Likely" badges indicate components based on Team Redline standard equipment or partial confirmation. Last audit: January 2026.

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