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Haas stand-in Ollie Bearman was dissatisfied with out-qualifying team-mate Nico Hulkenberg during qualifying for the Formula 1 Azerbaijan Grand Prix, saying he “should have been in Q3.” The 19-year-old British driver is racing for Haas this weekend as Kevin Magnussen serves a one-race ban. Bearman has impressed throughout and only missed out on the top-10 […]
The 19-year-old British driver filled in for Haas this weekend due to Kevin Magnussen’s suspension. Bearman narrowly missed qualifying for the top-10 shootout by just one position. Despite finishing ahead of teammate Hulkenberg, Bearman expressed frustration at not making Q3, feeling the car could have performed better. A mistake in the castle section of the Baku circuit cost Bearman crucial time in qualifying. He also reflected on a crash in final practice, which affected his confidence and mileage leading up to the race. Nonetheless, Bearman commended his mechanics for their hard work in preparing the car and recognized the significance of gaining experience at this stage of his career.
