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With a number of young racing drivers waiting on the Formula 1 sidelines for a full-time race seat, one such individual is confident that he is ready to compete if given the chance.
Oliver Bearman, an up-and-coming star in Formula 2, has expressed his readiness to race in Formula 1 if given the opportunity. Being part of the Ferrari Driver Academy, Bearman participated in two free practice sessions with Haas in Mexico and Abu Dhabi last year. He had a successful debut season in Formula 2, securing three pole positions and four race victories, ultimately finishing sixth in the Drivers’ standings. Bearman will continue competing in F2 next year with Prema, alongside Mercedes F1 junior driver Andrea Kimi Antonelli. Despite his focus on F2, Bearman has his sights set on a full-time seat in F1 starting from the 2025 season, and he assured that he is prepared to seize the chance if it comes his way. His performances in the FP1 sessions for Haas received praise from Guenther Steiner, the team principal, who commended his composure and maturity as an 18-year-old driver.
