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Oliver Bearman has lauded Max Verstappen as his primary inspiration in the early stage of his F1, branding him as “the best there’s ever been” in the sport.
Oliver Bearman praised Max Verstappen as his main inspiration early in his Formula 1 career, calling him “the best there’s ever been” in the sport. Bearman faced off against Verstappen for the first time at the Mexico City Grand Prix, ultimately yielding to the Red Bull driver. Despite feeling intimidated by Verstappen’s challenge, Bearman put on a stellar performance, finishing fourth and earning the ‘Driver of the Day’ award. Speculation surrounds Bearman possibly joining Ferrari in the future, with rumors suggesting he could replace Lewis Hamilton in 2027. Bearman sees Verstappen as a role model and hopes to compete against him more frequently in the future.
