INSIDE STORY: Oliver Bearman's Historic F1 Debut | 2024 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix | Lenovo

We take a look back at this incredible weekend in Saudi Arabia as Oliver Bearman replaced Carlos Sainz for Ferrari and scored points on his F1 debut at just 18 years of age.

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[alexandregouge]

props to his engineer as well. Both of them were outstanding that night !

[STANECB]

Fun fact: Bearman's neck was starting to fail after Norris and Hamilton pitted, and you could see his head was moving side to side in the corners as a consequence. To finish P7 on his F1 debut despite this issue has really left me with no words about his brilliant performance. Well done Bearman!

[ritangshubhattacharya]

Bearman’s brilliance aside, this is quite a landmark edit for various reasons

1) Finally transcribing the radio comms, which for some reason was missing on Inside Story videos

2) Constantly marking the live position of the car (with driver immediately ahead and behind)

3) Most importantly, getting Sky F1 commentary as snippets as well. Great to hear Crofty’s voice again!

[raymondo]

Terrific job by Riccardo Adami, he guided Bearman really well that race

[velu_]

Crazy to think he still has more points in F1 than F2 this year

[rogziel]

This will be a fun episode of Drive to Survive next season.

[Cloxxki]

I love the detail in the engineer coaching. I bet Bearman asked to be bombarded with any info that would help him drive better and avoid errors.

[tonysargent]

What a drive! He was perfectly in control and did his job fully and correctly!
Now we need to see some more of this young, talented man.

[sheafleming]

Bravo Ollie! P7 on debut only learning that he would be driving like an hour before FP3 when he was getting ready for F2 sprint race, to then go to a meeting with Ferrari, FP3, qualifying P11 to fending off more experienced drivers at 18 years old.

[chrischerry]

I really want to see both Bearman & Lawson on the grid sooner rather than later. Both drivers showing huge potential.

[slayer]

This kid is mature beyond his years. I was extremely impressed with this young man. I've been following F1 since the 70s, and this young racer is going to be a champion. Just think he is only 18.

[Chalky.]

I still remember when Coulthard said about Hamilton that he's still too young and inexperienced for F1 at 23 years old.

[dk_noobmaster]

11:35 Ricky : "I'll leave you alone, no more radio"

*one eternity later*

12:02 "Russell may have an issue in front"

[kylemcw]

I’m glad You all over at F1, decided to make this video in honour of the fact!
It really was a Stellar performance!
It’s takes someone special to just jump into a car, and bring it home in the points!

Credit where credit is due.
Very well played Oliver Bearman! 👏

[amirviola]

Fantastic editing! Special shout out to all who made this video possible.

I really enjoyed it. The move on Tsunoda after SC was fantastic! I would certainty watch more edits like this 😊

[Joeho]

The kid drove a seriously impressive race! Hopefully he's earned himself a seat for the future

[soccersack]

What an absolute performance, loved every second!

[Damah_Reese]

great debut for bearman keeping those turns smooth and steady. . Keeping cool in races is obviously crucial and i think he kept a level head throughout the entire race. Others should definitely watch out for him. he has a promising future ahead of him in his formula one journey

[chad]

that was an extremely cool video to put together 👍

[Willpeas]

Bearman’s performance has gave so much more credit to the current f2 grid.