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Oliver Bearman has expressed that it was a “pleasure” to receive plaudits from multiple Formula 1 champions amid his starring
Bearman was unexpectedly called up to make his F1 debut with Ferrari due to Carlos Sainz’s appendicitis diagnosis. Despite minimal practice, he narrowly missed out on a top-10 starting position, almost beating Lewis Hamilton. During the race, Bearman executed successful overtaking maneuvers, ultimately finishing ahead of Hamilton and Lando Norris in seventh place. He reflected on the experience of racing against drivers he grew up watching and received praise from Max Verstappen and other established F1 drivers. Looking ahead, Bearman aims to refocus on his Formula 2 campaign, acknowledging the challenges of being two rounds behind but remaining determined to make progress and regain lost ground in the championship.
