Oliver Bearman was once again instantly rapid as he stepped into a Formula 1 car. This time, he was replacing an unwell Kevin Magnussen at the Sao Paulo Grand Prix. It’s the second time this year that illness has opened the door for Bearman. Ferrari called him up for the Saudi Arabian GP in March when Carlos Sainz contracted appendicitis. Then, in September, he was required at Haas after Kevin Magnussen accumulated 12 penalty points, triggering a one-race ban for the Azerbaijan GP. He had the relative luxury of full preparation before Baku. But it was only on Friday morning that he found out h…
