P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Haas can no longer field Oliver Bearman in the Abu Dhabi post-Formula 1 season test as he is no longer classified as a rookie.
According to the regulations, one senior driver and one rookie from each team can participate in the post-season F1 test at Abu Dhabi’s Yas Marina circuit. However, Bearman is now unable to join the test due to being a stand-in for Carlos Sainz at Ferrari and Kevin Magnussen at Haas in recent Grands Prix. Haas has already confirmed Esteban Ocon as their senior driver for the test to provide valuable input on the current car before the 2022 season. With limited options to replace Bearman, Haas may consider other drivers within Ferrari’s Driver Academy like Dino Beganovic or their Reserve Driver Pietro Fittipaldi. Bearman’s next outing with Haas will be in January for the Testing of Previous Car programme before the new season commences. Hamilton’s Ferrari debut is expected in early 2022, as he will focus on sponsorship duties with Mercedes until the end of 2024.
