On the eve of this weekend’s Qatar Grand Prix, Haas confirmed that Oliver Bearman, a member of the Ferrari Driver Academy, will drive on an F1 race weekend for the American staff in a while this season.
The 18-year-old, from Chelmsford, is a member of the Ferrari Driver Academy and competes within the FIA Formula 2 Championship. The British driver sits presently sixth within the standings with one spherical left within the season.
Following a profitable marketing campaign in F3 final 12 months, Bearman stepped up into F2 for 2023 and has had an up-and-down season. He has had a couple of troublesome weekends to this point, however he has excelled on totally different tracks, having taken 4 race wins to this point. He recorded his most commanding victory on the final race in Monza, having dominated the Feature Race on Sunday regardless of a number of interruptions.
Haas that obtain their engines from Ferrari have introduced that Bearman will drive for them in follow periods in Mexico and Abu Dhabi later this 12 months.
An spectacular junior profession to this point for @OllieBearman 🇬🇧
He’ll drive our automobile in Mexico and Abu Dhabi for each FP1 periods.#HaasF1 pic.twitter.com/Fl2VZuv1PC
— MoneyGram Haas F1 Team (@HaasF1Team) October 5, 2023
“I am so happy to be joining MoneyGram Haas F1 Team driving in Mexico and Abu Dhabi,” mentioned Bearman.
“Getting to Formula 1 has been my dream since I was go-karting so to be driving a car for the first time this year is really special. I’m grateful to the team, and of course Ferrari, for allowing me this chance. I’m working hard to make sure I’m ready to support the team as best I can on both occasions.”
Haas staff principal Guenther Steiner added: “We’re very completely satisfied to supply Oliver Bearman these outings in Mexico and Abu Dhabi
“He’s had a stellar rookie season in Formula 2, four wins is testament to that, and as part of the Ferrari Driver Academy – we know his background preparation coming into these weekends will be first-rate. We look forward to welcoming Oliver into the team and have him drive the VF-23.”
