Ferrari driver Carlos Sainz Jr. underwent emergency surgery for appendicitis, which is why he will not be able to compete in the Formula 1 Saudi Arabia Grand Prix and will be replaced by debutant Oliver Bearman.
The Spaniard’s situation worsened drastically on Thursday morning: he faced the day with a 39-degree fever before leaving the hotel and constant chills, after a night in which he barely rested.
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The pilot of Ferrari Carlos Sainz Jr. He underwent emergency surgery for a appendicitis, Therefore, he will not be able to compete in the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix of the Formula 1 and will be replaced by the debutant Oliver Bearman.
The Spaniard suffered an upset stomach and had a fever on both Wednesday and Thursday, although this did not prevent him from competing on the first day of free practice, posting a sixth best time, but as the hours went by he began to feel worse and had to be underwent emergency surgery at a local hospital.
“He has been diagnosed with appendicitis. Starting in FP3 and for the rest of this weekend, he will be replaced by reserve Oliver Bearman,” the Italian team’s official account confirmed this Friday.
The Spaniard’s situation worsened drastically on Thursday morning: he faced the day with a 39-degree fever before leaving the hotel and constant chills, after a night in which he barely rested.
After two days without eating anything solid and a weakness that went away when he went to the track. His seventh place finish was unexpected, considering that his presence in training was in doubt until the last minute.
After the studies, they detected, in addition to food poisoning, appendicitis. With this clear, it was decided that she would undergo surgery quickly so that his condition did not lead to peritonitis.
Now Bearman will have his big chance, who at only 18 years old will make his debut in Formula 1 at the Saudi Arabia GP.
He is a member of the Ferrari Driver Academy and one of the main favorites for the FIA Formula 2 title, competing with the Prema team.
Born in Chelmsford, England, he will debut with the number 38, becoming the 776th driver to compete in the top category and the 97th to do so for the Scudería de Maranello.
Source: Ambito
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