Ferrari reserve driver and Formula 2 star Oliver Bearman got the shock call-up to replace
Carlos Sainz shortly before final practice, when the Spaniard was diagnosed with appendicitis and taken to hospital for surgery in 2024 Arabian Grand Prix. British teenager savored a dream debut for Ferrari on Saturday, making Formula One history and hailed as Driver of the Day as well as a talent for the future. The Italian team's youngest-ever rookie at 18 years and 305 days started 11th and finished 7th place and earned his first 6 points World Championship points. Oliver Bearman replaced
Kevin Magnussen at Haas for the upcoming 2024 Azerbaijan Grand Prix, following Magnussen race ban for reaching the maximum 12 penalty points on his Super Licence. Bearman finished 10th and scored 1 point. At the 2024 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, Oliver Bearman replaced Carlos Sainz while he underwent appendicitis surgery. In the race, Bearman finished 7th and scored 6 points in his debut race. Oliver Bearman replaced Kevin Magnussen at Haas for the upcoming 2024 Azerbaijan Grand Prix, following Magnussen race ban for reaching the maximum 12 penalty points on his Super Licence. Bearman finished 10th and scored 1 point. He becomes first Formula 1 driver to score points on debut with two different teams in same season.
