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Ollie Bearman has continued to impress Haas and is putting himself in the frame for a Ferrari promotion
Haas Formula 1 team boss Ayao Komatsu hopes to keep Ollie Bearman long-term, but acknowledges the possibility of him being poached by Ferrari. Despite being part of Ferrari’s Young Driver Academy since 2022, Bearman has impressed with Haas, scoring points and leading teammate Esteban Ocon in the standings. Komatsu praises Bearman’s performance in 2026, calling it “faultless” and highlighting his speed and ability to learn quickly. The spotlight on Bearman’s potential future at Ferrari intensifies with Lewis Hamilton’s contract set to expire, but Komatsu remains focused on controlling what they can at Haas. He expresses confidence in Bearman’s talent and work ethic, emphasizing the team’s satisfaction with his progress and attitude on and off the track.
