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Ollie Bearman’s promotion to Haas for the 2025 Formula 1 season further highlighted to Formula 2 drivers just how harsh the single-seater pyramid can be, as Samarth Kanal explains
Ollie Bearman’s promotion to Haas for the 2025 Formula 1 season underlined the competitiveness and challenges of the single-seater racing ladder for Formula 2 drivers. Despite currently being behind 14 drivers in the F2 standings, Bearman’s performance has earned him a full-time F1 debut with Haas next year after impressing across various competitions. His Prema team-mate, Kimi Antonelli, is also a standout talent eyeing an F1 graduation, potentially with Mercedes in 2025. Antonelli’s success in lower formula series and strong showings in F2 have garnered attention, while others like Joshua Duerksen, transitioning from FRECA to F2, feel overlooked compared to more prominent drivers like Antonelli and Bearman. Duerksen emphasizes the importance of financial backing in motorsport, detailing his frugal approach to budgeting for races. Unaffiliated with F1 junior teams, drivers like Duerksen and Paul Aron navigate the competitive landscape and strive to make their mark in the challenging world of Formula 2 racing.
