Ollie Bearman Archives

Carlos Sainz hails medical advancements for quick F1 return in Australian Grand Prix: “I’m confident I can jump in the car tomorrow”

Ewout Albrecht10 months ago10 months ago014 mins

Carlos Sainz was fully participating in the traditional Thursday media duties for the Australian Grand Prix after his appendectomy just 14 days prior. After feeling unwell on the Wednesday in Jeddah he did participate in practice on Thursday, but it soon became clear his appendix was misbehaving and surgery was necessary. He was replaced for the remainder of the weekend by Ollie Bearman who made an impressive debut for the Scuderia, being the first one to do so since Arturo Merzario.

Vasseur “completely impressed” by outstanding debutant Bearman at F1 Saudi Arabian GP

Jonah Presser10 months ago10 months ago07 mins

Britain’s Oliver Bearman has had a rollercoaster of a last few days. After getting pole last Thursday in Formula 2, he was called up to replace Carlos Sainz and drive for Scuderia Ferrari in F1 for the rest of the weekend, as the Spaniard was dealing with appendicitis. He was the youngest driver to ever…

Haas boss Komatsu hails “impressive” and “special” F1 debutant Bearman

Chiara Martin10 months ago10 months ago04 mins

Haas team leader Ayao Komatsu has spoken highly of Oliver Bearman’s impressive Formula 1 debut for Ferrari, suggesting he deserves a full-time spot. However, he was careful not to guarantee a 2025 seat at Haas for the young driver. Bearman stepped in for Carlos Sainz at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix after Sainz needed an…

Bearman not satisfied with qualifying P11 on debut at F1 Saudi Arabian GP: “It was a messy session for me”

James O'Connor11 months ago11 months ago05 mins

Oliver Bearman is the talk of the paddock following a crazy Friday for the British youngster. The 18-year-old was suddenly called up as Carlos Sainz required surgery on his appendix after feeling unwell since Wednesday. The Formula 2 driver had taken pole position for the feature race in his Prema, but his weekend plans suddenly…

Leclerc claims P2 for F1 Saudi Arabian GP and says the SF-24 “is better in long runs”

Luciano Calamante11 months ago11 months ago03 mins

Scuderia Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc said it was “a shame” the team was slower than expected around the Jedda Corniche Circuit during the qualifying session. The Monegasque qualified second for tomorrow’s Grand Prix behind Red Bull’s Max Verstappen, who continues his domination after Bahrain. Leclerc struggled through some of his flying laps and even said…

Verstappen leads Leclerc and Perez in Saudi Arabian F1 GP FP3; Bearman finishes 10th

Rachel Stephens11 months ago11 months ago08 mins

Despite finishing seventh in yesterday’s FP2 session, Carlos Sainz missed today’s FP3 and will also be absent at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix as the he goes under the knife to remove his appendix following an appendicitis diagnosis. Formula 2 driver Oliver Bearman has taken Sainz’s place for the remainder of the race weekend, with…

Oliver Bearman secures reserve role at MoneyGram Haas F1 Team for 2024

Rachel Stephens12 months ago12 months ago04 mins

Amidst the pre-season drama and speculation that has been occurring within the Formula 1 sphere, 18-year-old Oliver Bearman has secured a spot as an Official Reserve Driver for MoneyGram Haas F1 Team in the much-awaited 2024 season. A rising star from the Scuderia Ferrari Driver Academy, Bearman is set to rev things up and showcase…