P1racenews AI automatic summary:
The slowest Formula 1 driver in Friday practice at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix made a much stronger impression than the timesheets would suggest. Here’s why…
The slowest Formula 1 driver in Friday practice at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, Ollie Bearman, impressed despite his position on the timesheets. Bearman, an 18-year-old Ferrari protege, was the slowest driver in FP1, but his performance did not reflect poorly on him. He was happy with his session and felt comfortable in the car. Bearman compared well to regular driver Kevin Magnussen, with only a tenth of a second difference in their ultimate pace. His performance was more limited by the car than by his driving ability. Overall, Bearman put in another accomplished and fast session’s work.
