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Haas faces a decision over its future plans with Ollie Bearman now ineligible.
Haas team principal Ayao Komatsu is facing a decision on who will replace Ollie Bearman for the Abu Dhabi test, as Bearman is now ineligible due to participating in more than two grands prix this season. Despite becoming a full-time Haas driver next year, Bearman will not be able to take part in the post-season rookie outing at Yas Marina Circuit. Komatsu has confirmed that Esteban Ocon will take part in the test as the senior driver, while Bearman might still have a chance to participate for Ferrari if paired with a rookie. Lewis Hamilton will not be able to drive for his new team due to previous commitments with Mercedes before the end of the year. Haas could potentially designate Pietro Fittipaldi, who competed in two races in 2020, as their rookie driver for the test. Overall, Komatsu highlighted the importance of Ocon testing the current car to provide valuable input for the team’s development moving forward.
