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F1 star’s route to replace Hamilton at Ferrari could be BLOCKED
The F1 star potentially replacing Lewis Hamilton at Ferrari may face obstacles in joining the team. After a lackluster debut for Hamilton at Ferrari, there is speculation that the 2026 season might be his last, especially if it mirrors the previous year. While Hamilton is gunning for an eighth world title, Ferrari is also eyeing long-term plans, with Ollie Bearman emerging as a potential successor. Bearman, a Ferrari Driver Academy member since 2022, was enlisted by Haas last season, but their budding alliance with Toyota raises concerns about their ties with Ferrari and Bearman. As Haas and Toyota deepen their partnership, there are predictions that the connection between Haas and Ferrari might dissolve, potentially affecting Bearman’s future opportunities. Jacques Villeneuve pointed out that Bearman is aligned with Ferrari but the growing Toyota-Haas bond could alter the landscape, casting doubts on Bearman’s prospects with Ferrari in the future.
