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F1 rookie Oliver Bearman lamented the sporting regulations that meant he had to miss FP1 running at the Mexico City GP.
Oliver Bearman, a rookie in Formula 1, expressed frustration due to the sporting regulations that prevented him from participating in FP1 at the Mexico City Grand Prix. The rules for the 2025 season require teams to field rookies in their cars twice during the year. Despite being considered a rookie in essence, Bearman’s past experiences did not align with the FIA’s definition of a rookie, making him ineligible. Affiliated with the Ferrari Driver Academy, Bearman substituted for Carlos Sainz and Kevin Magnussen in three races last season. Unable to participate in FP1 at the Mexico City GP, Bearman noted the challenge of missing crucial track time, reflecting on the impact it had on his performance. Despite the regulations hindering him, Bearman impressed during qualifying by reaching Q3 at the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez. Reflecting on his performance, Bearman acknowledged the bittersweet feeling of his result and commended the upgrades introduced by Haas for enhancing the car’s performance.
