Oliver Bearman speaks!

I am feeling a bit fatigued. The race was extremely exhilarating, constantly pushing to the limit – I was surprised at the level of intensity. When the two competitors with soft tires were approaching me… I believe we handled it exceptionally – I sensed that I had some reserve in case I required it.

In Formula 1, there are additional challenges to surpassing opponents compared to Formula 2, as it demands a greater level of accuracy and precision.

This is the first occurrence since the 2000 Japanese Grand Prix where four British drivers scored points in the race. In the past, David Coulthard placed third, while Jenson Button, Eddie Irvine, and Johnny Herbert finished lower down. Today, George Russell, Oliver Bearman, Lando Norris, and Lewis Hamilton secured positions six through nine.

Max Verstappen is currently celebrating on the podium, feeling proud of his performance throughout the day. He has won the first two races of the season, giving Red Bull a significant lead of 38 points in the constructors’ standings.

A prominent trophy in the world of F1 racing is presented to the Dutch racer, and team principal Christian Horner can finally take a break from the attention in the paddock.

Celebrate with fireworks, bubbles, ticker tape, and more, as another year of F1 racing in Saudi Arabia comes to a close.

1 Red Bull 87pts
2 Ferrari 49
3 McLaren 28
4 Mercedes 26
5 Aston Martin 13
6 Haas 1

Williams, Sauber, RB, and Alpine have not yet gained any points this season.

1 Verstappen 51pts
2 Pérez 36
3 Leclerc 28
4 Russell 18
5 Piastri 16
6 Sainz 15
=7 Alonso 12
=7 Norris 12
9 Hamilton 8
10 Bearman 6
=11 Hülkenberg 1
=11 Stroll 1

Max Verstappen has something to say! In an interview with Sky Sports, the victor of today’s race shared his thoughts.

The weekend was great [overall]. I was very satisfied with the car. The final stretch was longer than desired and the surface was a bit slick, but we maintained a strong pace throughout.

There is no doubt about this. Red Bull has done an excellent job, but yes…

1 Max Verstappen (Red Bull) 25pts

Sergio Pérez from Red Bull has accumulated 18 points.

Charles Leclerc of the Ferrari team scored 15 points.
4 Oscar Piastri (McLaren) 12pts

Fernando Alonso from Aston Martin scored 10 points in the race.

George Russell earned 8 points for his team Mercedes in the sixth position.

Oliver Bearman from the Ferrari team earned 6 points.

Lando Norris from the McLaren team earned 4 points.

Lewis Hamilton from Mercedes earned 2 points in the race.

Nico Hülkenberg (Haas) finished in 10th place and earned 1 point.
11 Alexander Albon (Williams)
12 Kevin Magnussen (Haas)
13 Esteban Ocon (Alpine)
14 Yuki Tsunoda (RB)
15 Logan Sargeant (Williams)
16 Daniel Ricciardo (RB)
17 Valtteri Bottas (Sauber)
18 Zhou Guanyu (Sauber)
– Lance Stroll DNF
– Pierre Gasly DNF

The debut is absolutely sensational. The people in the Ferrari garage are glowing with happiness.

Simple. Pérez is in second place. Leclerc in third. However, there is still more to come…

On the 50th lap, Hamilton is closer to Norris than Norris is to Bearman. The leaders seem to be Verstappen, Pérez, and Leclerc, but let’s keep an eye on the rest of the pack.

At lap 49 out of 50, it appears that Verstappen is not facing any issues. However, the distance between him and Pérez has increased to 7.4 seconds.

At lap 48 out of 50, there are 12 kilometers remaining. Bearman is still in the lead. He has a 2.3 second lead over Norris who currently holds seventh place.

During lap 47 out of 50 with 18 kilometers remaining, the race is reaching its end quickly. Red Bull is poised to come out on top, but other teams are also garnering media attention if the current standings hold. The presence of Leclerc in third and Bearman in seventh is sure to excite Ferrari fans.

On lap 46 out of 50, Pérez has suddenly reduced his time gap to Verstappen by a couple of seconds. This could potentially be due to Verstappen driving more cautiously to protect his engine as the reigning world champion.

Bearman appears to have someone joining him for the final few laps. The distance between him and Norris is quickly decreasing.

As the race reaches lap 45 out of 50, Bearman remains in the lead and is successfully completing each lap. He is currently 3 seconds ahead of Norris, however, the gap between them is narrowing. Hamilton is also closing in on the McLaren car.

On the 44th lap out of 50, Leclerc holds a secure position in third place and is unable to catch up to Pérez in the Red Bull car in front of him. Russell, currently in sixth place, is 1.2 seconds behind Alonso. The most compelling action is happening in the battle for seventh to ninth place. Bearman has a comfortable lead at the moment, but Norris and Hamilton are quickly running out of chances to catch up.

On the 43rd lap out of 50, Bearman, using the hard compound tires, is being pursued by two British drivers with faster soft tires. The outcome of the race in terms of the single-digit points is set to be intriguing.

On lap 42 out of 50, Bearman is trailing Russell by 6 seconds in sixth place and leading Norris by 4 seconds. Will he be able to maintain his seventh position?

Zhou, who is visibly angry, encountered problems, was demoted, and has now returned in 18th place. He came back onto the track using soft tires.

On the 41st lap out of 50, the Red Bull team seems to be on track for another one-two finish, despite dealing with distractions off the course.

The federal authorities are investigating instances of Norris snaking on the road.

How they are doing on lap 40 out of 50.

1 Verstappen

Pérez finished with a +8.8 second time, but may be subject to a 5 second penalty after the race.
3 Leclerc +12sec
4 Piastri
5 Alonso
6 Russell
7 Bearman
8 Norris
9 Hamilton
10 Zhou

At lap 39 out of 50, it is worth noting that Ferrari’s debutant, Bearman, is in seventh place. It should also be mentioned that he has only been driving his current car since yesterday.

On lap 38 out of 50, the current positions are as follows: Russell in sixth place, followed by Bearman, Norris, and Hamilton in seventh, eighth, and ninth place respectively. Making a move up, Hamilton is now closely behind Norris, as they both have switched to the quicker, softer tires.

At lap 38 out of 50, Hamilton made a pit stop and returned to the race in ninth place, behind Bearman. Norris also made a pit stop. Could we potentially see four British drivers in a row?

During lap 36 of 50, it is predicted that if Norris, who is currently in fourth place, were to make a pit stop, they would fall behind Bearman, who is currently in ninth place. Norris, who is 18 years old, is currently 6 seconds behind Russell. It would be an impressive sight to see three young British drivers in a row, should this situation occur.

On lap 35 out of 50, Piastri believes he has overtaken Hamilton for fifth place. However, after passing the Mercedes on the straight, he is unable to maintain control at the following left turn and runs off the track. He reenters the track and gives back the position.

At the 34th lap out of 50, the competition for the top spots is not taking place. Unfortunately, the Magnussen, Ocon, Albon, Tsunoda, Sargeant, and Ricciardo battle is providing excellent entertainment.

Hulkenberg has entered the pit lane and with assistance from his teammate Magnussen, he rejoins the race in 11th place. The Haas team performed superbly.

On lap 32 out of 50, Verstappen is comfortably in the lead, now 8 seconds ahead of his teammate. Leclerc is not currently putting enough pressure on second place to take advantage of Pérez’s penalty, as he is almost 10 seconds behind.

On lap 30 out of 50, Norris must make a pit stop. Despite currently being in fourth place, it’s likely that he will fall to 10th after completing the pit stop.

Hamilton has now gained a significant lead over Piastri, but he will still need to make a pit stop. Thus, McLaren has slightly withdrawn from the competition. As always, there are remarkable displays of composure despite the immense velocities.

Norris, Hamilton, Hülkenberg and Zhou are the four drivers still to have pitted.

During Lap 28 out of 50, Verstappen is dominating the race and the TV cameras are no longer focused on him. He is currently over 7.5 seconds ahead of Pérez, with an additional five seconds added due to penalties.

A thrilling showdown is taking place at the rear of the pack, with Magnussen, Tsunoda, Ocon, Albon, and Sargeant battling it out. The competition for 12th place is full of excitement. Magnussen’s Haas veered off course momentarily while swerving to the left and right, prompting Tsunoda to voice his concern about dangerous driving.

On the 27th lap out of 50, Leclerc moves into third place. Wisely, Norris does not put up a fight, knowing that he will soon be making a pit stop.

Leclerc’s Ferrari is currently trailing Pérez by 8.2sec, but it should be noted that five seconds of that gap will be removed after the race.

Magnussen, who is currently in 12th place, may receive a penalty of 20 seconds.

On lap 26 out of 50, Pérez is currently trailing behind Verstappen by about 7 seconds and still has a penalty to serve. Leclerc has successfully closed the gap with Norris and is vying for a spot on the podium.

It appears highly likely that Norris will need to replace his tires soon. This is a near certainty.

How they look on lap 25/50
1 Verstappen
2 Pérez
3 Norris
4 Leclerc
5 Hamilton
6 Piastri
7 Alonso
8 Russell
9 Bearman
10 Hülkenberg

At lap 24 out of 50, we have reached the halfway point of the race. Piastri attempts to catch up to Hamilton using DRS, but is unsuccessful. Magnussen, who has been having an eventful day, goes off the track in front of Tsunoda. This incident may be reviewed.

On lap 22 out of 50, I am monitoring the distance between Russell in eighth place and Bearman in ninth place. Currently, it remains consistent at over 6 seconds.

Piastri is determined to secure Hamilton’s fifth place. This is an excellent exchange. The British driver is barely holding on.

On the 21st lap out of 50, Bearman makes an impressive first appearance by using DRS to comfortably overtake the Haas and secure ninth place.

Pérez currently holds the second position, trailing Verstappen by 6.2 seconds. Norris has quickly fallen behind by more than 4 seconds and may soon find himself in close proximity to Leclerc.

During lap 20 out of 50, Hülkenberg will likely need to make a pit stop. This will allow Bearman to have an open track to make moves. This is a commendable first race performance.

On lap 18 out of 50, Verstappen has set a new record for the fastest lap. It would likely require a major error to prevent him from securing another victory at this location.

Piastri is aggressively pursuing Hamilton for the fifth spot. The Mercedes is barely managing to maintain its position.

It seems that Bearman is aiming for Hülkenberg’s ninth place instead of settling for tenth. There is an exciting competition happening between them.