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Prema FIA Formula 2 duo Oliver Bearman and Andrea Kimi Antonelli are both hotly tipped for future drivers in Formula 1 and the senior driver amongst the young pair has said it’s “nice” to share that experience with his Italian counterpart. Bearman is a Ferrari and Haas Reserve Driver, participating in the first of six […]
Bearman, who is a Ferrari and Haas Reserve Driver, had his first of six FP1 sessions with Haas at Imola, following his surprise Grand Prix debut with Ferrari a few months prior. Antonelli, a Mercedes Junior recently progressing to F2, is being considered for a potential Williams berth or as a replacement for Lewis Hamilton at Mercedes. Mercedes has already tested Antonelli in their 2021 and ’22 machines, with Bearman enjoying sharing the F1/F2 experience with him. Despite facing challenges in Bahrain, Prema showed improved pace in Jeddah and Melbourne, with Antonelli finishing fourth in Australia. Bearman and Antonelli maintain a positive relationship as Prema teammates in F2, striving to make their team as competitive as possible. Bearman’s F2 campaign has been disrupted, but he remains focused on bringing consistency to his performances moving forward.
