Helmut Marko has no doubts: Ferrari must guarantee an F1 seat for Oliver Bearman. After the extraordinary debut at Saudi Arabian GP, with Bearman replacing Carlos Sainz (absent due to appendicitis surgery), the Red Bull advisor was particularly impressed by the Briton's performance and insists on the teams' obligation to invest in highly talented youngsters. “With Bearman, but also with ours Lawson and with the debut of Pedro Acosta in MotoGP, I think we could see what great young talents they all are. Obviously, the young people are all well prepared when they need to raise the bar, but only if they have a really good car at their disposal to be able to achieve certain performances right from the start. I saw Acosta's attack on Marquez and it was incredible, as well Bearman's performance in Saudi Arabia. Let's talk about exactly what I want to see."
Marko is certain: “Ferrari absolutely must give Bearman a seat in F1”
The Brit's performance was incredible, but there is still one doubt that troubles Marko about it: “Bearman's debut was sensational. Riding as he did on a track like Jeddah and especially without large test sessions is truly incredible. This led him to drive almost at Leclerc's levels at times. But, I wonder, what will he do now Ferrari?”. For the Red Bull advisor, who could really say goodbye to the team soon (even if there is no confirmation on the matter), there are not many doubts: Ferrari must guarantee a seat to Bearman in F1. “They bought Hamilton from 2025 and have a long-term contract with Leclerc, with Bearman being a super talent. If I were in Vasseur – continues Bearman – I would do anything to allow Bearman to find a seat in F1 on another team. For example in Haas. Obviously they will have to spend money to keep him trained, but they have to do it."
