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Following the shocking news that Oliver Bearman will race for Ferrari in Saudi Arabia, we take a look at who the 18-year-old is and how he has made his name in motorsport.
Oliver Bearman is set to make his Formula 1 debut at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix this weekend, replacing the unwell Carlos Sainz, who was diagnosed with appendicitis during Friday practice in Jeddah. At just 18 years old, Bearman becomes the third youngest driver to ever start a Grand Prix and is the youngest driver in F1 history to drive a Ferrari in a race setting. Bearman, born on May 8, 2005 in Essex, England, began his karting career in 2013, achieving success in various championships before moving to single-seaters in 2020. His promising performance in the junior categories led to him joining the Ferrari Driver Academy and eventually earning a reserve driver role for the 2024 season. Despite his young age, Bearman has already proven his talent by securing multiple wins and podium finishes in Formula 2, setting high expectations for his F1 debut in Saudi Arabia.
