Oliver Bearman says receiving a 'really special' message from four-time world champion Sebastian Vettel increased the pressure he was feeling ahead of his F1 debut.
Oliver Bearman says receiving a 'really special' message from four-time world champion Sebastian Vettel increased the pressure he was feeling ahead of making his Formula 1 debut at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix. The 18-year-old British driver was called up as a late stand-in for Ferrari after Carlos Sainz was diagnosed with appendicitis on the morning of qualifying in Jeddah.
Bearman has now revealed the crucial role the Spaniard, along with team-mate Charles Leclerc, played in helping him through his debut, which made him the third youngest driver to compete in an F1 race. 'It was great to work with F1 drivers,' Bearman said. 'It's great to see the level that they perform at, that they work at, it's something that I strive to be able to do. 'To get the tips from Charles during the weekend, especially in qualifying but even before the race.
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