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Guenther Steiner makes his prediction about Ferrari’s future F1 driver line-up.
Former Haas team chief Guenther Steiner believes Ferrari will replace Lewis Hamilton with Oliver Bearman for the 2027 F1 season, amidst rumors of Hamilton’s possible exit at the end of 2026 due to struggles with Ferrari.
Many pundits have already tipped Haas F1 rookie Oliver Bearman as a replacement for Hamilton at Ferrari, should the seven-time world champion depart or be ousted from the Italian team.
In a segment of The Red Flags podcast, Steiner endorsed Bearman replacing Hamilton, stating that if Hamilton underperforms next year, Bearman should take his place.
Bearman’s strong performances, including four successive points finishes and notable placings in races like Mexico City and Brazil, have solidified his potential as a future top-tier driver in F1.
Sky Sports F1 reporter Ted Kravitz also asserts that it is inevitable for Bearman to eventually replace Hamilton at Ferrari, highlighting the team’s history of promoting talented juniors from allied outfits.
Hamilton himself hinted at a long-term commitment to Ferrari, suggesting he has a contract that extends at least till the 2027 season and downplaying talks of Bearman taking over his position in the near future.
