F1 star admits FAILING driving test after running red light

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F1 star admits FAILING driving test after running red light

It has been revealed that this F1 star failed their driving test.

Originally written by Sheona Mountford. This version is a translation.

Monday 18 March 2024 03:00

A driving instructor has revealed that Ollie Bearman has joined the list of Formula 1 stars to fail their driving tests. including fellow Brits George Russell and Lando Norris.

Following his shock debut in F1 last week, driving instructor David Currey has discussed his experience with the teenage Ferrari driver.

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The British driver impressed the likes of F1 legend Sebastian Vettel during his debut race at the Saudi Arabian GP last weekend.

Replacing an unwell Carlos Sainz at the last minute, Bearman finished P7 in the Ferrari, and has proven he is worthy of a seat in Formula 1.

Ollie Bearman and Lewis Hamilton Saudi Arabia 2024

Bearman driving test fail revealed

The Essex based instructor divulged all to the Sun.

“Or it could have been how he was positioned at the lights. When he failed he was a bit like, ‘What the hell’. I mean, he has been driving since a kid. But he was so polite and just wanted to learn how to pass. He asked a lot of questions and seemed very down-to-earth, a great lad."

“I would say, keep going to absolute legend. But if I see him back home then I don’t want to do any racing with him. I don’t want a burn out at the red lights in the village.”

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