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Haas boss Ayao Komatsu has waved away the notion that Oliver Bearman’s rookie F1 season has not been without its low points.
Haas team principal Ayao Komatsu has rejected the idea that Oliver Bearman has not faced challenging moments during his rookie season in F1, emphasizing the importance of both highs and lows in the sport.
Bearman’s standout fourth-place finish in Mexico City was a high point, but Komatsu highlighted instances that led to six penalty points on his FIA super licence, including overtaking under a red flag and a pit lane shunt at Monaco and Silverstone, respectively.
Komatsu underscored the need for Bearman to consistently deliver results in both qualifying and races, acknowledging the driver’s speed but emphasizing the impact of avoidable errors on performance in the competitive midfield.
Despite the lows, Bearman has contributed significantly to Haas’ points tally and managed to move ahead of teammate Esteban Ocon in the standings following his success in Mexico.
With two penalty points dropped from his super licence ahead of the São Paulo Grand Prix, Bearman has been given a chance to continue proving his potential, with Komatsu stressing the importance of minimizing mistakes to maximize results in the tight midfield battles.
