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Ollie Bearman’s favorite pre-race message ahead of his unexpected debut at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix came from Sebastian Vettel, while he also praised the support of Carlos Sainz from the Ferrar…
Ollie Bearman received a supportive pre-race message from Sebastian Vettel before unexpectedly making his debut at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, filling in for the sidelined Carlos Sainz. Despite narrowly missing out on Q3, Bearman impressed by finishing 7th and scoring points on his debut race, thanking Vettel for his encouraging message. Bearman also highlighted the assistance he received from the likes of Stefano Domenicali, Lewis Hamilton, Charles Leclerc, and Carlos Sainz during the race weekend, which helped him quickly adapt to the challenges of Formula 1. While the administrative workload and physical demands of an F1 event came as surprises to Bearman compared to Formula 2, he found comfort in his preparedness and the support from experienced drivers, making his debut a memorable and valuable experience in his racing career.
