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Oliver Bearman has been named as a Ferrari Formula 1 reserve driver after an impressive rookie season in Formula 2 last year and strong FP1 outings for Haas. The 18-year-old won the German and Ital…
Oliver Bearman, who had a successful rookie season in Formula 2 and impressive outings for Haas, has been named as a reserve driver for Ferrari in Formula 1. Bearman won the German and Italian Formula 4 titles in 2021 and finished third overall in Formula 3 the following year. In his debut season in Formula 2, he secured four victories and three pole positions. Bearman’s performances for Haas towards the end of the season caught the attention of the team principal, who expressed being “really impressed” with him. Ferrari has confirmed Bearman as one of their reserve drivers alongside Antonio Giovinazzi and Robert Shwartzman. He will be called upon when there’s a scheduling conflict between F1 and WEC races, as both Giovinazzi and Shwartzman are participating in the World Endurance Championship. Bearman will have his first opportunity to test recent Ferrari machinery during a Pirelli tire test in Barcelona, with Leclerc and Sainz also participating in separate sessions. Additionally, Arthur Leclerc has been named as a Ferrari development driver.
