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Oliver Bearman reacts to his battle with Max Verstappen on his way to a superb fourth place.
Oliver Bearman admitted feeling nervous during his wheel-to-wheel battle with Max Verstappen at the Mexico City Grand Prix, ultimately securing an impressive fourth place finish. He capitalized on chaos to overtake Lewis Hamilton and move up to third, benefiting from Hamilton’s time penalty. Despite not being able to keep Verstappen behind, he described the experience as exhilarating and valuable for his future in F1. Bearman acknowledged that while a podium was a possibility, the decision to pit for fresh tires was the right call to secure a strong fourth-place finish. He reflected on the race as a valuable learning experience that exceeded his expectations for this stage of his career.
