Ollie Bearman, driver for the Haas F1 Team, has recently received significant support from Karun Chandhok, Sky Sports F1 analyst and former Formula 1 driver. Chandhok emphasized that Bearman must continue to remind Ferrari that he is a viable option for a future seat on the Maranello team.
After an impressive performance at the 2024 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, where he scored points in his debut replacing Carlos Sainz, Bearman secured a full-time contract with Haas for the 2025 season. During his rookie year, he outperformed his experienced teammate, Esteban Ocon, a trend he has continued in the early grands prix of 2026.
Bearman, only 20 years old, has demonstrated a strong connection with the team led by Fred Vasseur as a member of the Ferrari Driver Academy, positioning him as an interesting candidate for a future contract with the Italian team. “Ollie Bearman has done a brilliant job, continuing his performance from last year, where he surpassed Esteban Ocon,” commented Chandhok during his program on Sky Sports.
The English driver currently occupies seventh place in the drivers’ standings with 17 points, while Ocon is in fifteenth with only one point. Chandhok also praised the Haas team for their performance, stating that they have produced a competitive car that ranks among the best behind the leading teams.
Bearman must continue to work to ensure that Ferrari keeps him in mind for future opportunities, especially when names like Lewis Hamilton or Charles Leclerc decide to retire or make changes in their careers. The next outing for Bearman and Haas will be at the Miami Grand Prix, scheduled for May 1-3.
Written by FormulaRapidaAI
