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Oliver Bearman believes impressing on his Ferrari stand-in appearance is more vital to his ambitions of landing a full-time Formula
18-year-old Bearman had a whirlwind 24 hours, going from topping Formula 2 qualifying to making his Grand Prix debut with Ferrari due to Carlos Sainz being unwell. Despite sacrificing pole position in Formula 2, he jumped into the F1 deep end at the challenging Jeddah circuit in Saudi Arabia. Bearman impressed during FP3 before narrowly missing Q3 in qualifying, earning praise from F1 elite like Hamilton and Verstappen. Despite some self-criticism, Bearman’s goal for the race was to avoid mistakes, gain experience, and earn valuable points for Ferrari. Reflecting on his rapid career progression, Bearman aimed to make the most of the opportunity and hoped to feel proud after the race.
