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The driver who’s only 14th in the 2024 Formula 2 championship is the first F2 graduate to get a 2025 F1 seat. Here’s why Haas is so convinced by Ollie Bearman
Ollie Bearman’s first Formula 2 win this season at the Red Bull Ring is highlighted in Haas’s announcement of him joining the team in Formula 1 in 2025. The announcement was made on the eve of Bearman’s expected home F1 race, the British Grand Prix at Silverstone, making him Haas’s first confirmed 2025 driver, with Nico Hulkenberg departing to Sauber/Audi. Despite Bearman’s recent F2 success, his victory in Austria likely did not impact Haas’s decision, as the deal was likely sealed earlier. Haas’s trust in Bearman, a Ferrari junior, for F1 placement reflects a calculated move amid changing dynamics in the sport. Bearman’s solid performance in practice sessions with Haas hints at a smooth transition to F1, setting a strong foundation for the team.
