#totally content to let esteban steal the spotlight

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OC intro: Natalie Bertrand

Natalie Bertrand (FRA) Born: June 9, 1995, Rouen, France (age 28) Debuted: Singaporean Grand Prix, 2017 Race number: #39 2024 team: Electron Motorsport (AUS) Favourite track(s): Spielberg, Sakhir

2013 Formula Esprit Eurocup champion 2015 European Formula 3 champion

To partner one of the greatest drivers in Formula One is no mean feat—but Natalie Bertrand has shown herself more than capable of it. Following a patchy junior career characterized by brilliant underdog performances and a chronic lack of funding, Natalie found herself promoted to Octane’s main driver seat mid-season after Kurt Roth’s shock transfer to Esprit. Her performances were good enough to get her a full-time contract in 2018, where she established a quick reputation as one of F1’s up-and-coming young drivers. When Electron Motorsport came knocking in 2022 for a second driver to partner Esteban di Fernandez, Natalie jumped at the call.

Bertrand is often portrayed as the antithesis to di Fernandez in terms of racing philosophy, with excellent tire-saving skills and metronomic consistency that make her a vital rear-gunner in Electron’s bid for the Constructors’ world title. Withdrawn and shy, Bertrand nevertheless sticks close to former Octane teammate Callista Fontecchio, with the pair often being seen together.