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Bearman was called upon just a few hours before FP3 on Friday after it became clear that regular driver Carlos Sainz had appendicitis. Having qualified 11th, the young Brit had a problem-free maiden start and pitstop, and he didn’t put a foot wrong despite Lando Norris and Lewis Hamilton threatening him on soft tyres in the closing laps.  He eventually finished seventh, just behind George Russell . Read Also: Formula 1 Leclerc hails "incredible" Bearman after drive to P7 in Saudi F1 GP Vasseur said that while being on the pace so quickly was an achievement, the fact that Bearman avoided mi stake s at a tricky venue such as the Jeddah street circuit was particularly impressive. “I think in this situation – and we've had a couple of times good young drivers into the car, not only at Ferrari, but on the grid – I would say the pace is, I don't want to say easy to have, but it's something they can achieve,” he said. “An...

Christian Horner believes that Red Bull have learned from their " mistakes " following the team orders controversy involving Max Verstappen and Sergio Perez at the Brazilian Grand Prix. Verstappen refused to let Perez by on the final lap of the race when asked by the team, with the Dutchman stating over the radio: "I gave my reasons and I stand by it." In response, Perez said over his own radio that the incident would show "who he really is" in reference to Verstappen, though later admitted that he regretted his remarks. Horner was quizzed about the situation ahead of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, and acknowledged that it had been an "unfortunate situation". Horner assesses 'root cause' of problem in Brazil "I think the root cause of the problem was, we'd never envisaged being in a situation [of] being in the final few laps in sixt...

Helmut Marko believes that a key " mistake " cost Sergio Perez time after the Mexican lost out on P2 at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. Perez had gone into the race on level points with Charles Leclerc as the pair battled for second place in the World Championship behind Max Verstappen. While Leclerc opted for a one-stop strategy in the Grand Prix, Perez went for a two-stop and made his second visit to the pits relatively early. The Red Bull driver cut into Leclerc's lead over him in the latter stages of the race, but ultimately was unable to reach the Monegasque who claimed P2, while the win went to Verstappen. Perez ended the day in third, meaning that the Milton Keynes-based squad missed out on clinching their first ever 1-2 in the Drivers' Championship. Marko not losing sleep over Perez missing out on P2 Despite the team failing to secure what would have been a debut ...

Charles Leclerc admits that he has no intention of changing his openly critical approach to both his and Ferrari 's mistake s. After a strong start to the 2022 season, the team suffered a number of issues during the campaign, including strategic problems and driver errors. They ultimately finished P2 in the Constructors' Championship, 205 points away from Red Bull at the top. Leclerc is known for being open about his own mistakes, and he continues to believe that this is the correct attitude to take. "That's how I work. I admit when I've made mistakes," Leclerc told German publication Auto Motor Und Sport . "I don't mind because everybody makes them. What's wrong is when you want to hide your mistakes. Because then you don't grow from them. "As soon as I make a mistake , I am confident that I will come out stronger." Leclerc outline...

Logan Sargeant has expressed his apologies to Williams after a mistake in the early stages of the Miami Grand Prix led to a "painful" race. The American started his home event from the back of the grid and attempted a move on Lance Stroll during the opening lap, only to make contact with the Aston Martin. Damage sustained to his FW45 meant that Sargeant had to make a pit stop and he feels that the incident ultimately ruined the rest of his Grand Prix, which he went on to finish in last place. Sargeant: I put the car where I shouldn't have "I think the start itself was okay," Sargeant told media, including TheFOXposts.Com . "I probably just put the car in a place I shouldn't have in that second sector and took my front wing off. That ruined the race from there." Despite this, Sargeant has taken a positive from his tyre management, having made a one-stop strategy work for the entirety of the race. "But I think, 54 laps...

Charles Leclerc does not plan to change his driving style after spinning out of qualifying over the Miami Grand Prix weekend. The Monegasque brought out the red flags following his crash in Q3 and admitted later that he was "angry" with himself for making the "same mistake" that he had made during Free Practice on Friday. Leclerc's incident drew criticism from some, with Martin Brundle calling for the Ferrari driver to "stop making so many mistakes", adding: "I think he drives absolutely to the ragged edge of the limit and it keeps catching him out." However, when asked on Saturday in Miami if he needed to alter his driving style , Leclerc told media, including TheFOXposts.Com : "No, I don't think so." Miami error caused by a 'step too far' While Leclerc admits that he may need to manage his style in a different way during Q3 sessions, he believes that his mistake at the Miami International Autodr...