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Former Haas F1 Team Principal Guenther Steiner believes Ferrari should replace Lewis Hamilton with Oliver Bearman for the 2027 F1 season, as the Briton continues to impress.
Former Haas boss Guenther Steiner believes Ferrari should replace Lewis Hamilton with Oliver Bearman for the 2027 Formula 1 season, as the Briton continues to impress. As Lewis Hamilton’s debut Ferrari season continues to underwhelm, the fortunes of Ferrari Academy driver Oliver Bearman in his first full season have garnered praise. The Briton is on a streak of four consecutive points finishes, including a lauded fourth place in Mexico, where he beat Hamilton to achieve Haas’ joint best F1 finish in its history. Steiner believes that should Hamilton fail to perform next year, Ferrari must promote Bearman for 2027, stating that Ollie is doing a fantastic job and shows his worth. Making his case for Bearman’s promotion, Steiner highlighted Bearman’s dominance over experienced teammate Esteban Ocon and predicted that if Ferrari doesn’t give Bearman a seat in 2027, he will secure a seat in one of the top teams. Those within the F1 paddock, including Sky Sports’ Ted Kravitz, also believe a call-up to Ferrari for Bearman is inevitable and could potentially see him replace Hamilton. Lewis Hamilton’s uncertain future at Ferrari, as well as Bearman’s impressive performance, have sparked discussions about a potential driver change.
