Two weeks after scoring points on his debut as a Formula 1 driver, Oliver Bearman lost his first points finish of his Formula 2 campaign due to a post-race penalty.
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Oliver Bearman made his Formula 1 debut as a Ferrari driver during the 2024 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix weekend as a substitute for Carlos Sainz Jnr.
Hauger denies Antonelli first pole in Albert Park, Bearman 16th on return
Formula 2
Posted onDennis Hauger secured his first Formula 2 feature race pole position by beating Andrea Kimi Antonelli in a crash-strewn qualifying session at Albert Park.
Sainz “expected” to make F1 return at Australian Grand Prix
Formula 1
Posted onCarlos Sainz Jnr is expected to race in the Australian Grand Prix this weekend, meaning Oliver Bearman can return to his Formula 2 seat.
Will Sainz take his seat back from Bearman? Five talking points for the Australian GP
Formula 1
Posted onWill Carlos Sainz Jnr be fit enough to resume his Ferrari seat in Melbourne? Here are the talking points for the Australian Grand Prix.
Bearman calls Ferrari debut a “dream” but admits “I made a lot of mistakes”
Formula 1
Posted onOliver Bearman said he was proud of his debut Formula 1 performance but saw plenty of potential for improvement as he reflected on the weekend.
Bearman testing for Ferrari at Fiorano while Sainz targets Melbourne return
Formula 1
Posted onOliver Bearman is testing for Ferrari at Fiorano today following his surprise debut for the team in the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix.
Bearman proved he’s ready for full-time seat says Ferrari Driver Academy head
Formula 1
Posted onOliver Bearman’s “intelligent” drive to seventh place on his debut proved he’s ready for a full-time Formula 1 seat, says the head of Ferrari’s young driver programme.
Bearman “didn’t do a single mistake all race” on debut – Vasseur
Formula 1
Posted onFerrari team principal Frederic Vasseur was “not optimistic” about Oliver Bearman’s short-notice debut but praised his error-free drive to seventh.
Bearman wants to ‘give Sainz’s car back to him’ for Melbourne
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Bearman wants to ‘give Sainz’s car back to him’ • Sauber must fix wheel nut problem – Zhou • Hadjar laments third retirement in a row
Bearman expected Hamilton and Norris to pass him before end of race
Formula 1
Posted onOliver Bearman thought Lewis Hamilton and Lando Norris would catch and pass him on their softer tyres before the end of the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix.
Bearman drove “like a veteran” on debut – Vasseur
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Bearman drove “like a veteran” on debut • Hulkenberg “will return the favour” to Magnussen • IndyCar team boss criticises “terrible” F1 races
Vote for your 2024 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix Driver of the Weekend
Formula 1
Posted onWho was the best driver during the 2024 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix weekend? Compare how they did and vote for the best.
Verstappen wins Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, Bearman seventh on debut
Formula 1
Posted onMax Verstappen made it back-to-back victories to start the 2024 season by overtaking Lando Norris early to win the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix.
Bearman exceeded Ferrari’s expectations but we need to keep him calm – Vasseur
Formula 1
Posted onFerrari’s substitute driver Oliver Bearman exceeded their expectations of him, said team principal Frederic Vasseur after his debut yesterday.
Inside Bearman’s stunning F1 debut which Verstappen called “incredible”
Formula 1
Posted onIt was a baptism of fire for 18-year-old Oliver Bearman in his first qualifying session in F1. Here’s how the rookie’s day unfolded.
Bearman disappointed by narrow Q2 exit after being “shocked” by F1 grip
Formula 1
Posted onFerrari stand-in driver Oliver Bearman admits he was disappointed to be knocked out of Q2 on his debut in qualifying.
Hamilton: Bearman’s debut ‘amazing – and it shows the car is pretty good’
Formula 1
Posted onLewis Hamilton heaped praise on Oliver Bearman’s performance in his short-notice debut for Ferrari at the Jeddah Corniche Circuit today.
Leclerc praises substitute Bearman’s “incredible job” in qualifying
Formula 1
Posted onFerrari’s Charles Leclerc says Oliver Bearman did an “incredible job” to qualify 11th on the grid for the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix.
Bearman had less than three hours’ notice before Ferrari F1 debut – Vasseur
Formula 1
Posted onOliver Bearman discovered he would make his F1 debut with Ferrari this weekend less than three hours before getting in the car for final practice.
Bearman’s F1 debut will surprise even him – but he always looked the real deal
Formula 1
Posted onThe news that Oliver Bearman will make his grand prix debut in Jeddah has stunned many, but his career trajectory was always heading to F1.