P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Amid growing uncertainty that Kevin Magnussen will be allowed to contest every round of the 2024 Formula 1 season, Oliver Bearman’s free practice outing with Haas at Imola this weekend couldn’t come at a better time. Bearman’s campaign in 2024 has been fragmented at best. After a troubling opening round to the Formula 2 season […]
Bearman’s 2024 campaign has been a rollercoaster ride, starting with a challenging Formula 2 season but with a dramatic debut in F1 for Ferrari replacing Carlos Sainz due to appendicitis. Despite a difficult start in F2, Bearman impressed in F1 and scored points with a strong seventh-place finish. While Ferrari focuses on Bearman’s F2 development, Haas Team Principal Komatsu sees more value in evaluating Bearman during F1 practice sessions. Bearman will participate in six FP1 sessions for Haas, auditioning for a potential full-time drive in 2025. With Magnussen facing a potential race ban, Bearman might have a significant opportunity to secure a permanent spot in the team.
