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Haas F1 has named Oliver Bearman and Pietro Fittipaldi as its official 2024 Formula 1 Reserve Drivers. Bearman, 18, is
Oliver Bearman, an 18-year-old British driver, will be embarking on his second season in the FIA Formula 2 Championship with PREMA. In his rookie season, he secured four race victories and finished sixth in the overall standings. Bearman also made his debut in the F1 weekend in 2023, participating in FP1 sessions for Haas in Mexico City and Abu Dhabi. In 2024, he will expand his FP1 duties to six sessions and will drive the Haas VF-24 in six Grand Prix races. Alongside his reserve duties for Haas, Bearman will also serve as a reserve driver for Ferrari.
Pietro Fittipaldi, a 27-year-old Brazilian driver, will be entering his sixth year with Haas in 2024. He had two Grand Prix outings for the team in 2020 and participated in the post-season test in 2023. Fittipaldi, who is known for his expertise in sportscar racing, will also have a full-time campaign in IndyCar for Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing. The Haas Team Principal, Ayao Komatsu, expressed his pleasure in having both Bearman and Fittipaldi as reserve drivers, highlighting Bearman’s progress and the continuity provided by Fittipaldi. Bearman stated his excitement about the upcoming season and thanked Haas and Ferrari for their support. Fittipaldi expressed his happiness and pride in continuing his work with Haas and supporting the team throughout the 2024 FIA Formula 1 World Championship.
