Will have to reschedule surgery. Carlos Sainz will miss the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix

Ferrari's pilot, Carlos Sainz, will miss the upcoming Grand Prix in Saudi Arabia, as announced by the official Formula 1 account.

Sainz has been diagnosed with appendicitis, and he is expected to be absent for several weeks.

Replacing the Spaniard in Saudi Arabia will be Ferrari's reserve pilot, 18-year-old Oliver Berman. This marks his debut at such a competitive level.

In the season's opening Grand Prix in Bahrain, Sainz secured a third-place finish, trailing behind Red Bull's Sergio Perez and Max Verstappen.