Is Oliver Bearman ready for a possible move to Formula 1 in 2025?
Among the many young drivers standing aside for a place in Formula 1, who is confident that he can to compete (having already done it for Haas during free practice) is in the top category Oliver Bearman, jewel of the Ferrari Driver Academy. The pilot FDA is preparing to play its second season in F2 with Prema, but does not hide his enthusiasm for one possible call from the American team.
The jewel of Ferrari Driver Academy, Oliver Bearman to the microphones of RacingNews365 signals that he would be ready to race in Formula 1 if given an opportunity.
Bearman, currently a sophomore in Formula 2 with Prema Racing, he has already taken part in two Formula 1 free practice sessions with Haas in Mexico and Abu Dhabi last year impressing the whole team to then also be called for the post-season tests: “We hope there will be more FP1 and private tests next season. Obviously it's not up to me to decide but it is so that I can face an F1 season."
The dream in Formula 1
After scoring a notable rookie season in Formula 2, four wins e six podiums, with the double victory in sprint e feature race does not hide excellent sensations for the coming years. Should the opportunity to race in F1 arise, Bearman said he is ready for the task: “I know I have what it takes, but obviously preparation is important and, first of all, I have to do a good job in Formula 2, the first step is this; then I have no doubts, in case of a call, I'm ready to go".
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