Ollie Bearman drives Ayrton Senna's Lotus at Silverstone
Motorsport.com • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 14, 2026, 6:35 PM
Last updated Jul 14, 2026

Ollie Bearman participated in an emotional drive of Ayrton Senna's iconic 1985 Lotus 97T at Silverstone on July 14, 2026. The British Formula 1 driver was commended by fans and pundits alike for his performance during the event, which featured him alongside former F1 driver Karun Chandhok. The drive allowed spectators to witness Bearman honoring the legacy of one of F1’s greatest drivers. Following this experience, further reactions from fans and analysis from experts are expected to emerge as Bearman continues his career in motorsports.
- •Bearman drove Ayrton Senna's 1985 Lotus 97T.
- •The event took place at Silverstone on July 14, 2026.
- •Fans praised Bearman as a 'class act' during the drive.
- •Former F1 driver Karun Chandhok participated alongside Bearman.
- •Reactions from fans and pundits are anticipated following the event.
- 6:35 PMMotorsport.com — Ollie Bearman hailed as "class act" after emotional Ayrton Senna Lotus drive
"British Formula 1 driver Ollie Bearman has been praised by fans and branded an all-round "class act" after an emotional run in Ayrton Senna's legendary 1985 Lotus. The 21-year-old was invited to drive the famous black-and-gold Lotus 97T around the Silverstone circuit alongside former F1 driver and Sky Sports analyst Karun Chandhok. For Bearman, stepping into the cockpit of the car that ...Keep reading
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