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Ollie Bearman nearly made Q3 on his Formula 1 qualifying debut for Ferrari at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, having been thrown in with just hours’ notice. Then he apologised for not doing better
At the end of his Formula 1 qualifying debut in Saudi Arabia, Ollie Bearman apologized to his Ferrari team for not making it to the top 10 shootout. Despite his disappointment, his race engineer Riccardo Adami praised him for handling the challenging session well under immense stress. Bearman, at 18 years old and a mid-weekend replacement for Carlos Sainz, faced a daunting task at a high-speed street track with no prior experience in the car. Ferrari, realistic about expectations, hoped for a clean session from Bearman, acknowledging the challenge he faced. Despite facing various obstacles during qualifying, Bearman’s solid performance was a testament to his potential, setting a good foundation for future improvements and a chance to score points in the upcoming race.
