Carlos Sainz has successfully completed his surgery treatment and is currently recovering in the hospital after an unexpected turn of events during the Saudi Grand Prix weekend. The Ferrari driver’s surgery forced him to withdraw from the event, giving Oliver Bearman the opportunity to make his Formula One debut.
Ferrari has reported that the procedure went well, and the driver is now recuperating in the hospital.
Oliver Bearman, the team’s reserve driver, will fill in for Sainz for the remainder of the weekend. This opportunity thrusts Bearman into the spotlight, highlighting his unexpected rise to the top rank of motorsport. He completed P10 on the timesheets after FP3.
Despite feeling poorly, Sainz participated in track activities on Thursday, demonstrating great tenacity. He finished the first two practice sessions before medical tests revealed the need for appendix surgery.
With Sainz now focused on his recovery, the Formula One world has turned its attention to Bearman. His unexpected participation in the weekend’s race adds an interesting dimension to the event, with fans and analysts eager to see how he adapts to the difficult circumstances.
