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Ollie Bearman, Oliver Bearman, Ferrari, Saudi Arabia, 2024

Ferrari LEGEND sent Bearman message ahead of F1 debut

Ollie Bearman, Oliver Bearman, Ferrari, Saudi Arabia, 2024 — Photo: © IMAGO

Ferrari LEGEND sent Bearman message ahead of F1 debut

The 18-year-old had an impressive debut in F1 in Saudi Arabia

By Tyler Rowlinson.

Oliver Bearman became the third youngest Formula 1 driver in history on Saturday, impressing on his debut.

The 18-year-old was drafted in after the first day of practice at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix when Carlos Sainz was hospitalized with appendicitis.

READ MORE: Ferrari reveal F1 star will MISS Saudi Arabian GP for surgery

Having only first jumped in F1 machinery in FP3, Bearman qualified 11th place and narrowly missed out on the top ten by just 36 thousandths of a second.

In the race, the Brit was able to climb through the grid with some impressive overtakes and crossed the line seventh place to score six points, beating the likes of Lando Norris and Lewis Hamilton.

Oliver Bearman replaced Carlos Sainz in Saudi Arabia
Oliver Bearman replaced Carlos Sainz in Saudi Arabia
Bearman beat Lewis Hamilton to finish seventh
Bearman beat Lewis Hamilton to finish seventh

Bearman reveals message from Sebastian Vettel

In his six seasons with the team, Vettel won 14 races with the team and finished second in the championship behind Hamilton in 2017 and 2018.

Sebastian Vettel sent a message to the Brit before the race
Sebastian Vettel sent a message to the Brit before the race

Speaking with viaplay after the race, Bearman showed a beaming smile as he shared the special moment.

“First of all the support I’ve got was amazing,” he said.

“I got a message from one of my heroes Sebastian Vettel, which was really, really nice before the race. So, thanks Seb!”

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