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Haas boss Aeao Komatsu has insisted that the choice to sign Oliver Bearman to a race seat from the 2025 Formula 1 season didn’t derive from pressure from Ferrari. The American squad announced in the build-up to the British Grand Prix that Bearman will be provided his F1 bow with the team next season on […]
The American squad announced that Bearman will be making his F1 debut with the team next season on a multi-term contract, following several successful practice and test performances with Haas. Bearman, a 19-year-old Briton, impressed the team with his speed, work ethic, and ability to learn quickly during sessions. Despite struggling in his sophomore F2 campaign, Haas did not consider Bearman’s F2 results in their decision-making process. There was no pressure from Ferrari to give their Junior a permanent drive at Haas, as the decision was made by the team’s leadership. The team plans to have ongoing dialogue with Ferrari to assess Bearman’s progress and has issued him a multi-year contract to provide him with the necessary time to develop in Formula 1.
