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British F1 star Ollie Bearman reveals he failed first driving take a look at
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British F1 star Ollie Bearman reveals he failed first driving take a look at

By Miles Cooper February 18, 2025
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Britain’s newest Method One star has revealed he failed his first driving take a look at.

The 19-year-old, who was thrust into the limelight eventually yr’s Saudi Arabian Grand Prix as a late stand-in for at , has been handed a full-time seat with for the forthcoming marketing campaign.

However, talking on the sport’s 2025 launch occasion at London’s O2 Area, Bearman stated he required one other go at acquiring his highway driving licence.

“I handed second time and I should not have stated that,” stated {the teenager} with a smile.

“I did not cease at a ‘cease’ signal. I did not burn by way of, I slowed down and I used to be crawling however you’re imagined to cease. We do not have ‘cease’ indicators at a race monitor in order that was my first sighting of a ‘cease’ signal.

“However typical me, or typical racing driver I assume, I assumed I might go my take a look at with none classes. So, that’s most likely the place I went improper. I made positive I had a couple of classes earlier than the second.”

Bearman, who owns a £40,000 Alfa Romeo Tonale, grew to become the youngest British driver in F1 historical past along with his debut in Jeddah final March after Sainz was dominated out with appendicitis.

With only a single observe session below his belt, Bearman certified eleventh after which made up 4 locations within the race to complete seventh – two positions forward of seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton.

Talking after the race, Hamilton, 39, described Bearman’s show as “phenomenal” and that of a “future star”. Bearman went on to make additional appearances in Azerbaijan and Interlagos for Haas.

Hamilton will make his Ferrari debut on the opening spherical in Australia on March 16 and Bearman, a member of the Italian group’s younger driver academy, admitted he can have one eye on his compatriot’s progress.

British F1 star Ollie Bearman reveals he failed first driving take a look at

“After all I will likely be watching Lewis,” added Bearman. “I hope he does very well as a result of it’s such an iconic transfer in Method One historical past and I want him the easiest.

“I’d nonetheless take into account myself a rookie. I’m not formally a rookie however I feel that may be a bit harsh. There are nonetheless tracks that I’ve not been to and I’ve not completed a full season in F1.

“I’m not feeling nervous now, there will likely be some nerves after I sit on the grid in Melbourne however I do not suppose there will likely be any extra strain than there was in Jeddah or Baku or Brazil – if something there will likely be even much less.

“I’ve so many alternatives to show myself that I needn’t do something loopy.”

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