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Haas: Bearman deserves F1 chance, but 2025 seat not a given
Bearman stepped in for Carlos Sainz at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix due to appendicitis surgery, impressing with a strong performance despite limited practice time. He narrowly missed out on reaching Q3 and finished 7th after starting from 11th on the grid, showcasing talent and consistency. Haas chief Komatsu praised Bearman’s performance, acknowledging his potential for a full-time F1 seat in 2025. However, Komatsu emphasized that Bearman’s future with Haas is not guaranteed yet, as Magnussen and Hulkenberg also delivered strong results in Saudi Arabia. Bearman, a Prema F2 driver, demonstrated maturity and exceptional skills during his first F1 weekend, earning positive reviews from the team. He will resume his F2 campaign in Melbourne and remain on standby for reserve driver duties if Sainz is not fully recovered. Ferrari is optimistic about Sainz’s return but will make a final decision before the Australian Grand Prix weekend.
