Oliver Bearman has caused a stir in the driver market with his performance at the Saudi Arabian GP. The name that is currently making waves on the internet for all the right reasons is Bearman. The youngest driver during the Saudi Arabian GP delivered an incredible performance in his first-ever F1 race. Bearman’s exceptional display left everyone amazed at the end of the race, leading to speculation about his potential involvement in the sport for the upcoming season.
At just 18 years old, Bearman currently holds the position of a reserved driver for both Ferrari and Haas, and is part of PREMA for F2. What’s truly remarkable is how quickly he adapted to the Ferrari SF-24. He drove the challenger superbly during the 50-lap Saudi event.
In addition to his impressive driving skills, Bearman also possesses remarkable physical endurance and intelligence. Another Englishman who finished one place ahead of Bearman, while praising him, expressed his admiration to the media.
The F1 community is currently pondering whether Russell’s prediction about Bearman will come true in the next season. Many fans took to social media, arguing that the young driver should be behind the wheel of a Ferrari instead of his current team. Only time will tell if Bearman gets the opportunity to compete in F1 next season.
Russell has surprisingly been performing well in comparison to his teammate, Lewis Hamilton. However, despite their best efforts, the team is unable to achieve their desired position. The Mercedes W15 received high praise from many after preseason testing in Bahrain.
After two Grand Prix races, the Mercedes drivers are becoming frustrated with the car’s underperformance. In the last two races, the team based in Brackley struggled to make a significant impact. After disappointing performances in the past two seasons, they had high expectations for their 2024 challenger. Following the Saudi Arabian GP, Russell expressed his thoughts to the media.
According to the young British driver, his team is still trying to comprehend the car. Russell and Hamilton have been complaining about the car’s bouncing issue for quite some time now. Mercedes has one weekend left before the Australian GP to address the problems and provide the drivers with a competitive car.