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The Briton will start his maiden F1 race 11th for the Scuderia at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix.
Ferrari reserve driver Oliver Bearman has shared that “the stars have aligned” for his F1 debut with the team, seizing the opportunity after Carlos Sainz had to withdraw from the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix due to appendicitis. Bearman, moving up from F2, had to relinquish 10th on the grid in the Sprint and pole in the Feature race. Being the first British driver for Ferrari since Eddie Irvine in 1999, Bearman expressed his swift progression in his career and excitement for his debut. Despite the sudden call-up, he approached the challenge positively, expressing best wishes for Sainz’s recovery and focusing on catching up quickly with the team. Missing the media day on Thursday added to the challenge, requiring Bearman to work closely with the engineers to get up to speed for the race weekend.
