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Every teenager to have started an F1 grand prix
Oliver Bearman became one of the youngest drivers to start an F1 race at the 2024 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, stepping in for Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz. He qualified 11th and finished a solid seventh in the race with limited time in the cockpit. Bearman joins the ranks of Max Verstappen and Lance Stroll as one of the teenagers to start an F1 grand prix. Max Verstappen, the youngest at 17 years and 165 days, showcased his potential with a rocky start in 2015 but went on to become a great talent. Lance Stroll also made a controversial entry to F1 but proved his worth with podium finishes despite initial setbacks.