Ollie Bearman makes Ferrari F1 history in Saudi Arabia debut

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Last updated Sep 15, 2026

Ollie Bearman makes Ferrari F1 history in Saudi Arabia debut
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Oliver Bearman made history as the youngest driver to race for Ferrari during the 2024 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix after being called up to replace Carlos Sainz, who withdrew due to appendicitis. At 18 years and 306 days old, Bearman finished the race in seventh position, scoring six points despite having less than three hours of F1 experience. His performance impressed Ferrari team principal Frédéric Vasseur, who noted Bearman's ability to handle the pressure of starting without prior practice sessions. Following this debut, he signed a full contract with Haas for the 2025 season. Bearman's journey highlights the challenges of motorsport and his knack for turning opportunities into milestones.

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  • Bearman raced in Saudi Arabia as Sainz's replacement due to appendicitis.
  • He finished seventh, scoring six points in his debut.
  • Vasseur praised Bearman for his error-free performance.
  • He signed with Haas for the following season after his debut.
  • Bearman’s history-making debut underscores his potential in F1.
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Ollie Bearman turned limited opportunities into career milestones, from making F1 history with Ferrari to pitching Laurent Mekies for his future & opening a bike shop cafe.

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