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Oliver Bearman has backed Haas’ call to pit him a second time in the Mexico City GP, despite it costing him the chance to take a maiden podium in F1.
Oliver Bearman supported Haas’ decision to pit him a second time during the Mexico City Grand Prix, despite losing the opportunity to secure his first Formula 1 podium finish. He finished in a career-high fourth place, matching Haas’ best-ever F1 result. Bearman made an impressive start from ninth, advancing to third after a tussle involving Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen. Even though he was holding off faster cars, Bearman had to yield a position to Verstappen following the team’s strategy of a second pit stop to cover rivals. While acknowledging the sacrifice of a potential podium, Bearman emphasized the importance of scoring valuable points for the team. His strong performance helped Haas move up to eighth in the Constructors’ Championship, with Bearman eyeing further progress in the remaining races.
