Oliver Bearman voted driver of the day in Jeddah, for his first F1 Grand Prix
Despite Max Verstappen's new victory which seems unstoppable, it is young Oliver Bearman who has been elected driver of the day. By finishing 7th in the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, the one who replaced Carlos Sainz made a very good impression this weekend.
At just 18 years old, Oliver Bearman impressed throughout this Grand Prix week by replacing Carlos Sainz, who underwent appendicitis surgery from Free Practice 3. It was a magnificent weekend for the British driver who was offered a great opportunity to leave the F2 paddock and head to F1 for the weekend. Ready to race in F2 this Saturday, Oliver Bearman finished 7th in the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix.
A very impressive comeback for a promising start.
By offering driver after pilot, the Briton did not fear overtaking and showed an aggressive side. A strategy that worked very well under the night of Jeddah. By resisting Norris and Hamilton, Bearman showed a bright side for a very promising career.
Starting from 11th place on the grid, he made no mistakes during the race and, thanks to his overtaking moves and an opportunistic strategy, managed to score his first career points in his very first Grand Prix. He is among the few drivers to have done so.
Again and always Verstappen.
50 laps still well mastered, Max Verstappen, starting in pole position, once again triumphs on the Jeddah circuit. With a comfortable lead, the Dutchman does not seem to be facing any difficulty aboard his car, which boosts his confidence. « It was a fantastic weekend for the team and for me. I was able to manage the gap throughout. I am very satisfied »,” he declared to Canal +. On the second row, we find his compatriot Sergio Perez and the Monegasque Charles Leclerc. On the French side, luck is still not smiling on our two Alpine drivers with an early race retirement from Pierre Gasly due to an engine problem and a 13th place finish from Esteban Ocon.
