Carlos Sainz has been ruled out of the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix after being forced to undergo surgery for appendicitis.
missed Wednesday's media day through illness but battled back to get behind the wheel for two practice sessions on Thursday.
Sainz said: "Obviously a very difficult day after feeling sick the last 24 hours have been tough and difficult for me. Sainz has since lost his battle to be fit for the rest of the Saudi GP, with Brit driver Bearman taking over for FP3 and qualifying on Friday - as well as Saturday's race.
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