Overview
- During the live broadcast, Tost said Bortoleto was in a learning phase and told the driver's “mothers” not to “look so stupid,” a remark widely criticized after circulating on social media.
- ORF issued a public apology for the comment and said it will take steps to prevent a repeat, while providing no specifics on sanctions or editorial changes.
- The broadcaster has not said whether Tost will appear again this season, leaving his role for remaining race coverage unresolved.
- Tost was filling in for regular ORF expert Alexander Wurz, who was away on World Endurance Championship duties.
- The incident followed a difficult home weekend for Bortoleto, who crashed heavily in the Sprint and retired early in the race after contact with Lance Stroll as cameras showed his distressed family in the Sauber garage.