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Ollie Bearman shines in Senna's legendary Lotus
Young British F1 driver Ollie Bearman made a big impression during a tribute to Ayrton Senna, driving the legendary Lotus 97T around Silverstone.
By Lesley Bakker - 2026-07-14T18:35:33.000Z - 1 min read
Young British Formula 1 driver Ollie Bearman recently left a deep impression when he took the seat of the iconic Lotus 97T. This is the legendary black-and-gold car raced by Ayrton Senna in 1985.
On the historic Silverstone circuit, the 21-year-old Bearman piloted the classic car. During this special session, he was joined by former F1 driver and Sky Sports pundit Karun Chandhok.
The run was marked by an emotional charge, both for the driver and the spectators. Fans turned out in force to express their admiration, labeling Bearman a 'class act' for his respectful and impressive display.
The tribute to the Brazilian legend was thus fittingly executed by a promising new-generation talent, who demonstrated he possesses the right touch for such special occasions.