This hasn't happened for 43 years: German Formula 1 fans are facing a nightmare scenario. The 2025 Formula 1 season could be a bitter one for Germans: there is a risk of a year without drivers from Germany.

A youngster could take care of that. Oliver Bearman made the headlines at the most recent race weekend in Saudi Arabia. The 18-year-old stepped in for the injured Carlos Sainz in the Ferrari and achieved a strong 7th place on his Formula 1 debut.