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Oliver Bearman has been tipped to replace Lewis Hamilton at Ferrari
An F1 boss has mentioned that talks have begun regarding a possible replacement for Lewis Hamilton at Ferrari. Hamilton had a tough 2025 season, with no podium finishes, trailing behind his teammate by a significant margin. Although Hamilton has started the 2026 season with a podium at the Chinese GP, this is the final season of his contract with Ferrari. There are suggestions that young British driver Oliver Bearman, excelling at a lower cost with Haas, could step in for Hamilton at Ferrari. Bearman’s boss, Ayao Komatsu, acknowledged the likelihood of losing him to Ferrari but emphasized the focus on current performance. With Bearman’s recent success and potential, he may be considered for one of the top teams in the 2027 season.
