Ferrari\'s Stand-in Oliver Bearman Impresses at Saudi Arabia Grand Prix

Published: 10 March 2024 at 00:08

Formula 1

British rookie Oliver Bearman replaced Carlos Sainz at the Saudi Arabia Grand Prix, finishing in seventh place after starting in 11th with only an hour of practice. Bearman became the youngest Briton to start or finish a Formula 1 race and the third-youngest driver from any country to start an F1 race. He impressed by holding off Lando Norris and Lewis Hamilton on worn tyres. Bearman was praised by Ferrari\'s Charles Leclerc and fans voted him as the driver of the day.

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