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Haas team principal Ayao Komatsu has asserted that Oliver Bearman’s performances in free practice sessions for the American squad will factor more heavily that his F2 season when assessing whether to give him an F1 drive.
Haas team principal Ayao Komatsu emphasized the importance of Oliver Bearman’s six FP1 sessions over his F2 performance in determining his potential seat at Haas for the next season. Bearman, at 19, showcased his talent during his F1 debut with Ferrari in Saudi Arabia, finishing seventh after only one practice session before qualifying. The possibility of Bearman securing one of Haas’ seats grew, especially since he was already scheduled for six FP1 sessions in 2024. Komatsu stressed the significance of Bearman’s performance in F2 while also highlighting the importance of his integration into Haas’ environment and understanding his capabilities firsthand. The potential pairing of Bearman and Kevin Magnussen for Haas in 2025 emerged after Nico Hulkenberg’s move to Stake F1. Bearman will need to excel in F2 to maintain his FIA super license and be eligible for F1 next season. Komatsu expressed confidence in Bearman’s potential, indicating that continued strong performances could lead to him securing a seat at Haas next year.
