Ferrari starlet admits CONSTANT rewatches of key F1 moment

One of motorsport's emerging talents has admitted he often sets aside time to re-live his greatest moment in racing.

Max Verstappen may have been the one standing on top of the podium after dominating this season's Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, but the three-time Formula 1 world champion was unable to steal the headlines from a young star making his debut on the grid.

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British teenager Oliver Bearman was thrust into the action at the last minute in Saudi, filling in at Ferrari for Carlos Sainz after the Spaniard became unwell, and produced a sensational drive, finishing seventh to secure six points for his team.

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The 19-year-old will make his return to track at the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix this weekend with Haas, after being handed the opportunity to take part in Friday's FP1.

Bearman - who also drives for Prema Racing in F2 - is hoping to impress once again as he targets a seat in F1 next season, with a number of teams - including Haas - yet to complete their driver lineup.

Speaking to media including GPFans ahead of this weekend's event, Bearman has revealed he frequently replays footage of his sensational F1 debut as a reminder of what he achieved.

He said: "Driving for Ferrari was a dream come true. To become the youngest-ever driver was an incredible moment. I watched the race twice in the same day. That was a long night because the race finished at 11 and then I was up till like three or four watching it.

"But I watch it quite often, looking at places where I could have done better like in the quali, because I didn't really do a great job.

"Then in the race, trying to overtake some cars, I was not the best so I'm always trying to improve. When I'm bored I watch my race."

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