In a thrilling development for Formula 1 fans, young British talent Ollie Bearman has secured a multi-year contract with the Haas F1 Team and is set to make his full-time debut in the 2025 season. The 19-year-old sensation, currently competing in Formula 2, has been turning heads with his impressive performances and was a standout choice for the American outfit.
Bearman’s journey to the pinnacle of motorsport has been nothing short of meteoric. After winning the German and Italian Formula 4 championships in 2021, he joined the Ferrari Driver Academy, where he honed his skills and caught the racing world’s attention. In March 2024, Bearman made his F1 debut as a last-minute stand-in for Carlos Sainz at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, where he qualified 11th and finished a remarkable seventh, two places ahead of seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton.
Ollie Bearman Gets a Drivers Seat at Hass F1 Team
The signing of Bearman is a significant coup for Haas as they continue to strengthen their relationship with Ferrari. With the team currently seventh in the constructors’ championship, the addition of Bearman is expected to bolster their performance and help them challenge for higher positions in the coming seasons.
Haas Team Principal Ayao Komatsu praised Bearman’s maturity and talent, stating, “He’s developed into an incredibly mature driver under the guidance of the Scuderia Ferrari Driver Academy, and the world saw that for themselves when he was called in at the last minute to compete at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix.”
Excitement amongst Fans
The announcement has generated excitement among fans and pundits alike, with many seeing Bearman as a future star of the sport. His arrival at Haas marks a new chapter in the team’s history and sets the stage for an exciting future.
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As the 2024 Formula One season unfolds, all eyes will be on Bearman as he continues to make his mark in Formula 2, with the promise of an exciting debut in Formula 1 just around the corner.
