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Haas says there are no guarantees Oliver Bearman will be given a full-time Formula 1 seat with the team in
Bearman made his F1 debut with Ferrari last weekend, filling in for Carlos Sainz who was unable to race due to appendicitis. Despite limited practice time, he performed impressively at the Jeddah track, narrowly missing out on Q3 but finishing 7th in the race ahead of Mercedes and Lando Norris. Haas Team Principal Ayao Komatsu praised Bearman’s performance, describing it as “amazing” given the circumstances. While expectations are high for Bearman’s future in F1 with Haas, Komatsu acknowledged the strong performances of the current drivers, Kevin Magnussen and Nico Hulkenberg. Bearman, who has demonstrated his talent in previous FP1 sessions, will continue his development as Ferrari Junior and Haas reserve driver during the 2024 season. Although Bearman’s potential for a full-time F1 seat is recognized, the focus remains on the current drivers’ performances and commitments.
