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Oliver Bearman made his Formula 1 debut in Saudi Arabia last weekend, standing in for an unwell Carlos Sainz at Ferrari.
Oliver Bearman received a text from Sebastian Vettel and a hug from Lewis Hamilton before and after his maiden Formula 1 Grand Prix, respectively. Called up by Ferrari due to Carlos Sainz’s appendicitis, he impressed by finishing 7th and earning six championship points. Bearman was particularly touched by Vettel’s message, considering himself a fan since Vettel’s early days. At just 18, Bearman became the youngest driver since Lance Stroll in 2017 to make his F1 debut, also becoming Ferrari’s youngest-ever competitor. He expressed immense pride in achieving his childhood dream and is now being eyed for a full-time drive in the 2025 F1 campaign after his F2 season.
