Carlos Sainz has been dominated out of this weekend’s Saudi Arabian GP – and Ferrari have already named his substitute.
Sainz was again behind the wheel of his Ferrari final weekend – placing in an important efficiency in Bahrain. The Spaniard rounded out the rostrum, behind the 2 Red Bull’s as he begins his closing season with the Italian outfit.
However, he won’t be within the paddock in Jeddah as a result of being identified with appendicitis. A press release learn: “Carlos Sainz has been diagnosed with appendicitis and will require surgery.
“As from FP3 and for the remainder of this weekend, he might be changed by reserve driver Oliver Bearman. Oliver will due to this fact take no additional half on this spherical of the F2 Championship. The Ferrari household needs Carlos a speedy restoration.”
Oliver Bearman, 18, will be the man taking his seat in Saudi. Bearman, who is from Chelmsford, made his F1 debut in an F1 car during private testing at Fiorano with Ferrari – however, Sunday will be his racing debut.
Bearman was involved in two practice sessions last year, both for Haas, at the Mexico City GP and then the Abu Dhabi GP.
“From F2 pole to a Ferrari drive in someday. Good luck lad,” one fan said on social media. While a second shared: “I suppose that’s why you at all times should be prepared. You by no means know when your time will come!”
“Well deserved for Bearman! Talented driver, think about he sticks it on the rostrum on his debut,” a third replied. And another added: “He has nice potential hopefully he goes properly!”
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