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Bortoleto reveals Verstappen's help in F1 debut: "very honest"

The Brazilian driver commented on the friendship he has with the Dutchman and mentioned how he helps him to drive a car at almost 300 km/h.

Bortoleto commented on his friendship with Verstappen and the advice the Dutchman gives him (Reproduction/ Instagram)
Bortoleto commented on his friendship with Verstappen and the advice the Dutchman gives him (Reproduction/ Instagram)

25 Mai 2025 | 14:12 |

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Gabriel Bortoleto has revealed the special help he received to overcome the challenges of driving a car at almost 300 km/h around the tight Monte Carlo street circuit : advice from RBR star Max Verstappen.


The Dutchman has acted as a 'big brother' to Bortoleto on the F1 grid and is the main reference for the Brazilian in his current moment in the category.


One of the people who help me the most on this grid...


" We're not competing for a championship in F1 yet, so it ends up being better to have this relationship. Max is a great person, who has a very good heart, many people end up not seeing that, but he is one of the people who help me the most on this grid. He gains absolutely nothing by doing this, except for pure friendship and the desire to help, and he is a person who is like that, not only with me, but with the people he sees who really try hard and are interested in learning ", says Bortoleto, joking about the "bromance" between the two, in an interview with GE.

BORTOLETO HIGHLIGHTS VERSTAPPEN'S HELP


Bortoletto also highlighted Verstappen's help, saying that the Dutch driver gives him tips: " Max is very willing to help, and he helps me a lot, and he is a person who gives me tips, a person I can ask things, he is always very honest, open, he doesn't try to lie, he doesn't try to divert the subject, and I think that is very good. I have a lot of admiration for him ," added the Sauber rookie.

VERSTAPPEN TALKS ABOUT FRIENDSHIP WITH THE BRAZILIAN

Verstappen also responded about helping Bortoletto and highlighted how it started in virtual racing: " We've been racing together since Gabriel's (Bortoleto) Formula 3 and Formula 2 days. Now it's cool because we're both in F1 and whenever we have free time, we race, with F1 cars and also with any kind of game, to be honest. It's great to do this together as drivers. Gabi had a very similar path to mine, starting in karting with CRG ", he highlighted before adding:

He would tell me stories with his boss (Giancarlo Tinini), who I also grew up with. So, it's really cool. Whenever I can say something or give advice, I think I'm an open book, so I do that. And then, the healthy rivalry that we have when we're in the simulator getting ready for a weekend or something - it's good. You're battling it out, doing fast laps at the same time, trying to beat each other. It's fun ," he says.


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Milton Nascimento sues Cruzeiro over former Flamengo player Gabigol's announcement

The club is accused of using "Clube da Esquina nº 2" without authorization in the advertisement for the number 9, in a video published on social media in January 2025

Milton Nascimento and composers sue Cruzeiro for unauthorized use of music in the advertisement for Gabigol, ex-Flamengo - photo: reproduction
Milton Nascimento and composers sue Cruzeiro for unauthorized use of music in the advertisement for Gabigol, ex-Flamengo - photo: reproduction

04 Ago 2025 | 14:00 |

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Singer Milton Nascimento and record label Sony Music filed a lawsuit against Cruzeiro Esporte Clube, alleging the improper use of the song "Clube da Esquina nº 2". The work, written by Milton, Lô Borges and Márcio Borges , was allegedly used without authorization in a video posted on the club's social media in January 2025, during the announcement of Gabigol's signing from Flamengo.


According to information published by the newspaper O Globo, the video was produced and released by Cruzeiro without the proper authorization of the artists involved in the song's creation . Sony Music , which represents the copyright of the work, is seeking compensation for material damages, while Milton Nascimento and the Borges brothers are seeking compensation for moral damages.


FINE AMOUNT


The court order stipulates a sum of R$50,000 for each of the songwriters involved . Despite the good relationship between the artist and the Minas Gerais club in the recent past, the lawsuit remains ongoing due to the dispute between the parties.

In 2022, after announcing his retirement from the stage at the age of 80, Milton Nascimento was honored by Cruzeiro at a concert held at the Mineirão stadium in Belo Horizonte. On the occasion, the singer received a personalized jersey from the team and a letter describing him as " Cruzeiro's international ambassador ."


ABSENCE OF AUTHORIZATION

The lawsuit highlights the importance of respecting copyright when using musical works, especially in advertising materials and highly visible social media content . Despite the history of tributes, the composers claim that the lack of formal consent for the use of the song violates their rights and compromises the recognition of the intellectual property involved.



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João Fonseca becomes the 10th highest-ranked Brazilian in ATP history

Tennis player reaches new position among athletes in the world even without playing and manages to place himself among the best among those born in Brazil

João Fonseca reaches a new position in the ATP rankings and becomes one of the 10 best Brazilians in history - Photo: Instagram/João Fonseca
João Fonseca reaches a new position in the ATP rankings and becomes one of the 10 best Brazilians in history - Photo: Instagram/João Fonseca

24 Jul 2025 | 16:05 |

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Despite not stepping on the court in recent weeks, João Fonseca reached another significant milestone in his career. The 18-year-old rose to 47th place in the ATP rankings , released this Monday (22). The improvement in the ranking came after Marcos Giron, from the United States, dropped 11 places.


This is the best finish of Fonseca 's career, and he continues to break records. He became the 12th Brazilian in history to enter the top 50 since the beginning of the Open Era in 1968. Now, he also debuts among the ten highest-ranked Brazilian tennis players of all time, occupying 10th place , surpassing Cássio Motta, who was 48th in the world in 1986.


TOP 10 BRAZILIANS IN THE HISTORY OF THE ATP RANKING
  1. Gustavo Kuerten – 1st
  2. Thomaz Bellucci – 21st
  3. Thomaz Koch – 24th
  4. Fernando Meligeni – 25th
  5. Luiz Mattar – 29th
  6. Marcos Hocevar – 30th
  7. Jaime Oncins – 34th
  8. Carlos Kirmayr – 36th
  9. Flavio Saretta – 44th
  10. João Fonseca – 47th
ON THE RISE, EVEN WITHOUT PLAYING


João Fonseca hasn't played since July 4th, when he was eliminated by Nicolás Jarry in the third round of Wimbledon. Now, he's preparing for his next match: the Toronto Masters 1000, which will take place from July 27th to August 7th . The tournament is the first major hard-court event of the North American season and serves as a tune-up for the US Open at the end of August.

This year's Toronto Masters will have significant absences. Names like Jannik Sinner , Carlos Alcaraz, Novak Djokovic, and Jack Draper have already announced they will not participate in the tournament, prioritizing rest after the intense sequence between Roland Garros and Wimbledon.




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Oruam's fiancée talks about Marcinho VP's opinion on the rapper's arrest

The influencer also highlighted the idea of MC Poze, who said that the agents went to the singer's house to destabilize him.

Influencer Fernanda Valença also highlighted MC Poze's idea, where she highlighted the actions of police officers (Reproduction/Instagram)
Influencer Fernanda Valença also highlighted MC Poze's idea, where she highlighted the actions of police officers (Reproduction/Instagram)

24 Jul 2025 | 16:02 |

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Oruam turned himself in to the police last Tuesday (22) after having an arrest warrant issued by the Court. Thus, this Wednesday (23), the rapper's fiancée, Fernanda Valença, spoke on her Instagram about the reaction of her father-in-law, Marcinho VP. The influencer highlighted that the singer's father "is not happy" with the indictment.





Oruam's bride talks about Marcinho VP's opinion: "Contrary to what many people think, my father-in-law is not happy about any of this news."


She continued: "He and my mother-in-law fought tirelessly throughout their lives for their children to change the family's destiny. However, this never stopped the constant psychological torments they faced over time ," she wrote in an excerpt.

FERNANDA REINFORCES POZE'S IDEA

Fernanda further reinforces MC Poze's idea by saying that the agents' intention was to "destabilize" Oruam: "At all costs, they persecute, threaten, make jokes and adopt an aggressive posture until they get what they want, which is to destabilize Mauro so that he reacts exactly the way they always criticize or point out ," she declared.

Handover to the police

Hours before presenting himself to authorities, Oruam posted a video on social media: "I'm going to turn myself in, guys. I'm not a criminal, okay? I'm sorry to everyone I wronged, if you thought I was wrong. I'm going to bounce back and win through my music ."

ORUAM WILL BE ANSWERED FOR DRUG TRAFFICKING AND SIX OTHER CHARGES

The arrest warrant was issued by Judge Ane Cristine Scheele Santos. Oruam will be charged with drug trafficking, association with drug trafficking, resistance, contempt, damage, threats, and bodily harm.


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