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George Russell led praise for Oliver Bearman, stating that he “fully expects” to see him on the Formula 1 grid
This past weekend in the F1 paddock, Carlos Sainz’s unfortunate appendicitis led to his sacrifice of the race, but his speedy recovery was a source of optimism. Ollie Bearman’s remarkable debut with Ferrari at just 18 years old during the FP3 session impressed his peers, qualifying 11th and finishing 7th in the Grand Prix. Both George Russell and Lewis Hamilton praised Bearman’s performance, with Hamilton acknowledging the strength of the Ferrari car and Bearman’s exceptional adaptation. Even Lando Norris was impressed by Bearman’s achievement, highlighting his ability to extract the maximum from the Ferrari. McLaren’s Oscar Piastri also commended Bearman’s remarkable debut and predicted a bright future for the young driver.
