Bearman set for two FP1 outings with Haas

Oliver Bearman will make his F1 debut with Haas when he drives the VF-23 within the FP1 classes in Mexico and Abu Dhabi.

18-year-old Bearman, from Chelmsford, England is at present in his rookie season in Components 2 driving for Prema Racing. He at present sits sixth total within the championship with 4 victories to his credit score, together with a Dash triumph in Azerbaijan – adopted by the Characteristic win additionally in Baku, in addition to further Characteristic wins in Spain and Italy.

He has three pole positions and a complete of six podium finishes with the season set to conclude with Spherical 13 in Abu Dhabi on the Yas Marina Circuit alongside the Components 1 season finale.

Bearman, who raced within the Components 3 Championship in 2022 having gained the 2021 Italian F4 Championship (8 wins) and 2021 ADAC F4 Championship (6 wins), was signed to be part of the distinguished Ferrari Driver Academy in November 2021 – the British driver following the likes of Charles Leclerc, Mick Schumacher and Robert Shwartzman, in addition to Antonio Giovinazzi in receiving outings with Haas F1 Crew by means of the staff’s long-standing relationship with Ferrari.

“We’re very pleased to supply Oliver Bearman these outings in Mexico and Abu Dhabi,” stated Guenther Steiner. “He’s had a stellar rookie season in Components 2, 4 wins is testomony to that, and as a part of the Ferrari Driver Academy – we all know his background preparation coming into these weekends will probably be first-rate. We sit up for welcoming Oliver into the staff and have him drive the VF-23.”

“I’m so pleased to be becoming a member of Haas in Mexico and Abu Dhabi,” added Bearman. “Attending to Components 1 has been my dream since I used to be go-karting so to be driving a automotive for the primary time this yr is admittedly particular. I’m grateful to the staff, and naturally Ferrari, for permitting me this opportunity. I’m working arduous to ensure I’m able to help the staff as finest I can on each events.”

Every staff competing within the World Championship is remitted to allocate two FP1 classes to a rookie driver – categorized as a driver with not more than two Grand Prix begins. Bearman will embed with Haas for this weekend’s Qatar Grand Prix by means of getting ready for his scheduled apply outings.