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Here’s what you should know about Ferrari’s 18-year-old Carlos Sainz stand-in at F1’s Saudi Arabian Grand Prix
Oliver Bearman is set to become the third-youngest Formula 1 grand prix starter in history at the 2024 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, stepping in for Carlos Sainz Jr. due to appendicitis. Widely recognized as one of the top talents in junior single-seater racing, Bearman’s F1 debut was unexpected at this early stage. His career highlights include winning the German and Italian F4 championships, as well as impressive performances in other series. After excelling in karting and international IAME competitions, Bearman shifted to open-wheel racing in 2020 and quickly rose through the ranks. His success led to being named a Ferrari junior and subsequently landing a spot on the F1-supporting Formula 3 grid with Prema. Despite initial setbacks in F2, Bearman’s star continued to rise, culminating in his remarkable opportunity to compete in the pinnacle of motorsport with Ferrari.
