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Ollie Bearman’s Ferrari F1 hopes boosted by Karun Chandhok's verdict on Haas progress
TL;DR
Ollie Bearman has gained momentum in his pursuit of a Ferrari F1 seat, following a strong debut and impressive performances with Haas. Analyst Karun Chandhok encourages Bearman to stay on Ferrari's radar as he continues to excel in his rookie season.
Key points
- Ollie Bearman scored points on his F1 debut in 2024
- He has secured a full-time seat with Haas for 2025
- Bearman outperformed teammate Esteban Ocon in 2026
- Karun Chandhok advises Bearman to stay on Ferrari's radar
- Bearman is linked to a future contract with Ferrari
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Former Formula 1 driver and Sky Sports F1 analyst Karun Chandhok has urged Ollie Bearman to keep reminding Ferrari that he is ready for when a seat becomes available at the Maranello outfit.
Thrown into the deep end at the 2024 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix as he stood in for Carlos Sainz, Bearman impressed by scoring points on his debut. His performance, and further outings with Haas in the same year, secured him a full-time seat with the American outfit in 2025.
During his rookie season, he outperformed his experienced team-mate Esteban Ocon and has continued to do so in the first three rounds of 2026. This, along with his long-standing relationship with the Fred Vasseur-led team as a Ferrari Driver Academy member, has linked the 20-year-old driver to a future contract with Ferrari.
"Ollie Bearman has done a brilliant job, really picked up from where he left off last season where he outperformed Esteban Ocon," Chandhok explained during the Sky Sports F1 Show.
"I think Haas has done a good job. They've come out of the blocks with a bang. They are one of the smallest teams in terms of the workforce on the grid, and they've come out with a car that is arguably best of the rest behind the top teams.
Oliver Bearman, Haas F1 Team
Q&A
What did Ollie Bearman achieve in his F1 debut?
Ollie Bearman scored points in his debut at the 2024 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix while standing in for Carlos Sainz.
How has Ollie Bearman performed with Haas in 2026?
In 2026, Bearman has outperformed his experienced teammate Esteban Ocon in the first three rounds of the season.
What is the significance of Bearman's relationship with Ferrari?
Bearman's long-standing connection with Ferrari as a Driver Academy member positions him as a potential candidate for a future contract with the team.