P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Lewis Hamilton has heaped praise on Oliver Bearman following his shock Formula 1 qualifying debut in Saudi Arabia, saying that
Bearman filled in for Carlos Sainz in Jeddah due to appendicitis, impressing in qualifying and narrowly missing out on Q3 to Hamilton. Hamilton praised Bearman’s performance and talent, noting the difficulty of his sudden entry into Formula 1. Verstappen also praised Bearman’s debut on the challenging Jeddah track, emphasizing the impressive job he did in the race weekend. Alonso admired Bearman’s performance, highlighting the challenges of debuting at such a demanding circuit. Perez acknowledged the tough task Bearman had in his F1 debut, recognizing his strong performance. Russell mentioned being impressed by Bearman’s driving in Formula 2 and his exceeding expectations in F1. Leclerc also commended Bearman’s performance, recognizing his strong debut in the sport.
