The young star from Ferrari is receiving the recognition he deserves after his debut in Jeddah. Oliver Bearman took over the seat of (driver’s name) during the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix following the Spaniard’s hospitalization for an emergency appendectomy after Friday’s FP2. Bearman had only the final practice session before qualifying to familiarize himself with the car. The young Englishman brought his best performance and secured 11th place in qualifying.
What surprised everyone was the impressive performance of the 18-year-old during the race. Oliver Bearman earned his first championship points by finishing in 7th place, surpassing the likes of (driver names). Someone who is competing in Formula One for the first time and achieving such results deserves a permanent seat, and the head of the Ferrari Driver Academy, (name), supports this demand.
According to Clear, Bearman is an exceptionally intelligent driver. There were many instances where he could have made mistakes during the Saudi Arabian GP, but he didn’t. Racing on such a challenging circuit, with a fast car for the first time and against experienced drivers, is intimidating for anyone. However, Bearman managed to maintain his rhythm and even became faster towards the end of the race, displaying his brilliance and impressing Ferrari.
Ferrari offered Bearman special padding for the race, as the car was initially designed with (driver’s name) in mind. However, Bearman requested the removal of the padding. During the Sky Sports F1 podcast, Red Bull reserve driver (name) pointed out that this decision made the race more difficult for Bearman.
Lawson also suspected that Bearman may have underestimated the effects of constant g-forces due to his lack of experience, which is why he requested the removal of the extra padding around his headrest. The headrest is essential for securing the neck and preventing head injuries during strong g-forces.
In Formula One, the G-Force is much stronger than in F2, which may explain why Bearman didn’t anticipate it, leaving him unprepared for the higher g-forces experienced during the race. Bearman later admitted to the media that the race was physically demanding.