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Ferrari Team Principal Frederic Vasseur has outlined that Oliver Bearman will combine more FP1 outings in Formula 1 next year
Last week, it was announced that Bearman will be making his F1 debut later this month with the Haas team at the Mexico City Grand Prix, where he will conduct an FP1 session. He will also participate in the opening practice session in Abu Dhabi, fulfilling Haas’ requirement to run a rookie driver in two FP1 sessions in the year. Prior to these appearances, Bearman had the opportunity to drive an F1 car for the first time in his career at Ferrari’s Fiorano test track. As a member of Ferrari’s Driver Academy, Bearman is currently competing in F2, where he is in sixth place with four wins. It has been confirmed by Vasseur that Bearman will return to F2 in 2024, along with more F1 practice sessions to prepare for a potential step up. However, Vasseur mentioned the challenges faced by rookie drivers due to the lack of testing time in F1, highlighting the importance of preparation and experience. Logan Sargeant also expressed the desire for more testing days to better prepare rookie drivers.
Source: Motorsport Week
