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Carlos Sainz has been ruled out of the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix after being diagnosed with appendicitis, with Ferrari reserve driver Ollie Bearman making his debut as he replaces him for the rest o…
Carlos Sainz has been ruled out of the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix due to appendicitis, and Ferrari’s reserve driver Ollie Bearman will make his debut in his place for the remainder of the weekend. Sainz felt unwell on Wednesday and despite completing practice sessions on Thursday, he was later diagnosed with appendicitis requiring surgery. Ollie Bearman, who was originally on pole for the F2 race in Jeddah, will step in to partner Charles Leclerc starting with FP3 on Friday. Bearman, a British driver, joined Ferrari as a reserve driver this year and previously raced in F3 and F2, making this his first Formula 1 race weekend appearance for the team. He will wear Ferrari’s reserve number 38 for the remainder of the weekend, becoming the first driver to debut with Ferrari in F1 since Arturo Merzario in 1972.
