Carlos Sainz was replaced by Oliver Bearman at Ferrari for the current weekend of the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix. The Ferrari Formula 1 driver faced major health challenges since arriving in Saudi Arabia. He fell ill and, although he participated in practice on Thursday, he couldn’t continue due to appendicitis.
Oliver Bearman took over Carlos Sainz’s place in the Maranello-based team for the rest of the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix weekend. Sainz received well wishes from around the world regarding his appendicitis issue and, after a successful surgery, took the opportunity to provide an update.
The 29-year-old driver underwent surgery at King Fahad Armed Forces Hospital and expressed gratitude for the support and care received in Saudi Arabia. He also praised the 18-year-old Bearman’s performance during qualifying and acknowledged his teammate at Ferrari.
Although Carlos Sainz may not be able to participate in the upcoming Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, he may be available for the Australian Grand Prix, scheduled to start on March 22. With a break of over 10 to 12 days after the Saudi weekend, Sainz may recover in time. However, it is important for him not to overexert himself and risk prolonging his recovery.
Carlos Sainz had an impressive start to the 2024 F1 season, with a third-place finish at the Bahrain Grand Prix. When he returns to racing after a full recovery, there will be great interest in his performance. Sainz’s fans will be eager to see how he fares upon his return.
