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Rising Star: Oliver Bearman Impresses in Formula 1 Debut

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March 15, 2024 · 1 min read

Rising Star: Oliver Bearman Impresses in Formula 1 Debut

Other Sports | March 15, 2024

Before joining the Italian manufacturer in 2025, Lewis Hamilton (left) was seen talking with the teenager several times in Jeddah. (Image: Getty)

After his Formula 1 debut at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, Oliver Bearman expressed his pride at receiving praise from seasoned drivers like Lewis Hamilton, Max Verstappen and Fernando Alonso. The 18 years old British racer filled in for Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz and secured a commendable seventh-place finish.

Bearman a member of the Ferrari driver academy stepped in last minutes after Sainz underwent appendicitis surgery. Despite his debut being marked by some regrets and challenges, Bearman remains focused on his Formula 2 campaign aiming to excel race by race.

While he hopes for a full time F1 seat in the future, he understands that his performance in each race will determine his trajectory.