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Oliver Bearman says Haas’ Silverstone upgrade has left him genuinely astonished, giving him a “crazy” boost in confidence for the second half of the F1 season.
Oliver Bearman expressed his astonishment at the performance boost provided by Haas’ Silverstone upgrade, which significantly boosted his confidence for the remainder of the Formula 1 season.
After a challenging start with a crash in Melbourne and a last-place qualification, Bearman improved in the following races, scoring points in China, Japan, and Bahrain before enduring a seven-race points drought leading up to the British Grand Prix.
The introduction of a revised floor and updated sidepod inlets at Silverstone had an immediate impact, resulting in Bearman’s best qualification of the season, although a grid penalty extended his pointlessness into Belgium.
Despite these setbacks, the upgrade boosted Bearman’s confidence, allowing him to end his point drought with a seventh-place finish in the Sprint at Spa-Francorchamps.
Looking ahead, Bearman aims to capitalize on the momentum from the Silverstone upgrade and improve his position in the Drivers’ Standings, currently standing 19th with eight points in total for the 2025 season.
With optimism for the upcoming races post-summer break, Bearman is determined to maintain the performance level seen in recent races and hopes to score valuable points in the second half of the season, starting with the Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort.
