P1racenews AI automatic summary:
What makes an F1 driver fast? The answer is infinitely complex, but there’s one area where one 2025 rookie proved he’s closer to the gold standard than most
The qualities that make a Formula 1 driver fast are complex, with identifiable traits setting apart those with special potential. Ollie Bearman has shown strength in handling high rear-end instability, similar to F1 champion Max Verstappen. Bearman tends to prefer a car with a more positive and reactive front end, allowing him to maximize lap times. Despite the car’s sensitivity to conditions, Bearman is adept at adapting his driving style to extract performance. Handling rear-end instability allows drivers like Bearman and Verstappen to be exceptionally fast over one lap. Team principal Ayao Komatsu praises Bearman’s ability to handle instability, comparing it to Verstappen’s extreme skill in driving unstable cars with precision.
