Carlos Sainz will not compete in the Formula 1 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix. The Spanish driver suffers from appendicitis and will undergo surgery today in Jeddah.
In his place, it will be reserve driver Oliver Bearmen who will act as Charles Leclerc's partner from free practice 3 onwards. "The Ferrari family wishes Carlos a speedy recovery," the Scudería wrote on its social networks.. Miguel A. Herguedas is the Special Envoy to Saudi Arabia.