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The Ferrari stand-in recorded points in his debut race in Saudi Arabia – and received praise from Lewis Hamilton.
Oliver Bearman received praise from Lewis Hamilton for his performance in the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, calling it a “recognition.” Bearman started on Soft tires, maintained position in the opening laps, and managed to climb into the top 10 by overtaking Yuki Tsunoda after the Safety Car restart.
Despite Hamilton and Norris closing in on him, Bearman finished in seventh place, earning six points and becoming the first Briton to score points on debut in a race since 2011. After the race, Hamilton embraced Bearman in parc ferme, highlighting the generational gap between them.
Bearman expressed his gratitude for the experience, mentioning that despite the physical challenge of the race, he felt honored to share the track with such iconic drivers. He also commented on the unique nature of the circuit and the demanding conditions it presented to the drivers.
Reflecting on his nerves before the race, Bearman admitted that once the lights went out, he focused on the task at hand and executed his race strategy effectively. Overall, Bearman’s debut in the F1 race was met with positive feedback and a sense of accomplishment.
