P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Oliver Bearman and Andrea Kimi Antonelli could both be on the F1 grid in 2025.
Oliver Bearman, along with fellow F2 racer Andrea Kimi Antonelli, views the media attention they receive as both a “blessing and a curse.” They are F2 team-mates at Prema for the 2024 season, with Bearman already confirmed to join Haas in F1 next year. Antonelli’s future remains undecided, but he is expected to be announced as Lewis Hamilton’s replacement at Mercedes when Hamilton moves to Ferrari. Despite facing challenges with the unpredictable Prema machine in F2, Bearman acknowledges that Antonelli is under more pressure than himself. Bearman understands the scrutiny from the media and sees it as part of the journey in racing, aiming to maximize his performance and learn from the experiences to better prepare for his upcoming full-time F1 debut in 2025. He emphasizes the importance of strategic decision-making on the track and plans to dedicate significant time to simulator training to adapt to new circuits efficiently.
