"Assessing the Turbulent Saudi Arabian Grand Prix: From Bearman's Debut to Sainz's Setback"

Lewis Hamilton struggled during qualifying for the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, facing difficulties with the Mercedes car's rear stability and bouncing issues. Despite making setup changes, Hamilton was unable to match the pace of his teammate George Russell, who outperformed him throughout the weekend. The 18-year-old Ferrari protege Ollie Bearman's impressive performance as a late stand-in highlighted the challenges Hamilton faced, with the Mercedes driver narrowly making it into Q3. Team boss Toto Wolff acknowledged the car's "knife edge" nature, as both drivers struggled to extract consistent lap times, leaving Hamilton in 8th place and Russell in 7th.