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Vasseur downplays future Ferrari F1 chance for Bearman
The Frenchman advises the 18-year-old to focus on his F2 program and utilize the Haas FP1 opportunities he has lined up following his successful stand-in for Carlos Sainz in Saudi Arabia. Ferrari currently has no openings due to Charles Leclerc’s extended contract and Lewis Hamilton’s upcoming multi-year deal starting in 2025. Ferrari may consider placing Bearman at Haas temporarily until a seat opens up, although Haas’ team principal is content with their current drivers. It is premature to speculate whether Bearman could follow Hamilton’s path at Ferrari, as Vasseur emphasized that Bearman’s progress is still in the early stages. Bearman is set to participate in a series of FP1 sessions for Haas in various locations, and Vasseur underlines the importance of continued learning and improvement for the young driver.
