Oliver Bearman concluded the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix weekend with an incredibly impressive seventh-place finish. The driver from the Ferrari academy is determined to fulfill a childhood dream of securing a Formula 1 seat in the upcoming year. He had the opportunity to make his debut when Ferrari called upon him to replace an injured driver. Bearman showcased his skills and finished ahead of experienced drivers, including [names].
Ferrari team principal [name] praised Bearman over the radio for his excellent performance in the car. The 18-year-old driver received compliments from other drivers, such as Lewis Hamilton, following the race. Bearman’s completion of the race also marked him as the youngest British driver to compete in the sport. However, he will not secure a permanent seat at Ferrari as their driver line-up for 2025 has already been confirmed.
Bearman expressed his satisfaction with his F1 debut, stating that his goal was to have a successful weekend, which he believes he achieved through his strong performance. He now has his sights set on securing a seat with Haas in 2025. After his impressive debut with Ferrari, Bearman aims to earn a promotion to Formula 1. His qualifying position of P11 and race finish of P7 have garnered attention from the entire grid.
The 18-year-old’s maturity and impressive results have positioned him well in the driver’s market. Both drivers currently with Haas, [names], will also be out of contract at the end of 2024. Additionally, Bearman has begun building a relationship with Haas, which increases the likelihood of him securing one of the team’s seats next year.
Until 2025 arrives, Bearman must consistently perform well in F2 to further pique the interest of the US-based team. The driver changes in Formula 1 will be eagerly anticipated at the end of the 2024 season. Furthermore, if Bearman joins Haas, either Magnussen or Hulkenberg will lose their seat.