Oliver Bearman, the young British driver, has addressed ongoing discussions with Ferrari amid speculation about potentially replacing Lewis Hamilton in 2027. Bearman, currently racing for Haas, has been part of Ferrari’s driver academy and recently made his F1 debut with the team, replacing Carlos Sainz at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix.
According to Bearman, his conversations with Ferrari team principal Fred Vasseur are focused on his current performance and areas for improvement, rather than discussing a future seat. “I talk to Frederic Vasseur from time to time,” Bearman said. “I like to clarify what’s happening on my side, because it’s easy to just look at the results, but they don’t always tell the whole story”.
Bearman’s impressive rookie season with Haas, scoring 41 points and finishing 13th in the standings, has fueled speculation about his potential future with Ferrari. Former Red Bull and Aston Martin chief engineer Dan Fallows believes Bearman is the obvious candidate to succeed Hamilton, should the seven-time champion decide to step away.
Hamilton’s struggles in his first season with Ferrari, failing to secure a podium finish, have led to speculation about his future. Bearman, however, has downplayed the rumors, focusing on his current performance and progress with Haas.
As the F1 world awaits Hamilton’s decision, Bearman remains focused on his current season, emphasizing that his priority is delivering strong results for Haas. Would you like to know more about Oliver Bearman’s career or Lewis Hamilton’s future plans?
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