2024 FORMULA 1 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP CONSTRUCTOR STANDINGS
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Carlos Sainz has been ruled out of this weekend’s Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, Ferrari have confirmed.
Sainz missed Wednesday’s media day through illness but was in action for Ferrari in the first two practice sessions. Ferrari have announced that Sainz has been diagnosed with appendicitis and will require surgery. He will be replaced by Ferrari protege, and British driver, Oliver Bearman. Ferrari released the following statement on social media on Friday morning: “Carlos Sainz has been diagnosed with appendicitis and will require surgery. “As from FP3 and for the rest of this weekend, he will be replaced by reserve driver Oliver Bearman. Oliver will therefore take no further part in this round of the F2 Championship. “The Ferrari family wishes Carlos a speedy recovery.” Sainz had admitted after FP2 that it was a "very difficult" day but hoped that the rest of the weekend would be easier for him. However, the 29-year-old will now require surgery. Williams driver Alex Albon was forced to miss the 2022 Italian Grand Prix due to appendicitis. The Thai driver returned to action two weeks later in Singapore. Who is Bearman? At just 18, Bearman is one of Formula 2’s hottest prospects with a big future ahead of him. Tipped to be a Haas driver in 2025, Bearman was set to start this weekend’s F2 round in Saudi Arabia on pole position. The British driver showed great potential in his rookie season, taking four victories as he finished sixth in the championship. While overall consistency escaped him, his raw pace, particularly for a rookie, caught the eye of many. Bearman is tipped to be Britain’s next F1 superstar - and by making his debut with Ferrari - he has the perfect opportunity to showcase his credentials. Due to his F1 commitments, Bearman will miss both F2 races in Saudi Arabia. On Sunday, the Telegraaf reported that Max Verstappen had been approached by Mohammed Ben Sulayem, the president of the FIA, to publicly support Christian Horner.
BBC Sport independently verified the story. This followed Verstappen's qualified support for Horner during the lead-up to the Bahrain Grand Prix, where he was repeatedly questioned about his confidence in Horner. The FIA has been contacted for comment. Verstappen's involvement is significant due to his influence within Red Bull stemming from his on-track success. It also highlights internal tensions within Red Bull, including conflicts between Horner and Helmut Marko, as well as between the Thai majority owners and executives in Austria. Last year, the Verstappens sided with Marko after his disagreement with Horner. The company's ownership structure is divided, with 51% owned by the Yoovidhya family and 49% by Red Bull in Austria, led by Mark Mateschitz, the son of co-founder Dietrich Mateschitz, who passed away in October 2022.
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