Oliver Bearman To Join Haas F1 Team With Multi-Year Deal From 2025

Oliver Bearman will join Haas as a full-time Formula 1 driver next season. The 19-year-old British driver, who debuted for Ferrari at the Saudi Arabia Grand Prix this year, has secured a multi-year contract with Haas starting from the 2025 season.

Bearman made his first F1 appearance in March at the Jeddah circuit. He replaced Carlos Sainz, who was sidelined due to appendicitis. At just 18 years and 305 days old, Bearman became the third-youngest driver to start an F1 race.

The young driver expressed his excitement about joining Haas. "It's hard to put into words just how much this means to me," said Bearman. "To say out loud that I will be a Formula 1 driver for Haas makes me so immensely proud."

With Bearman's addition, there will be four British drivers on the grid in 2025. He joins Lewis Hamilton, George Russell, and Lando Norris, making it a strong representation for Britain in Formula 1.

Bearman is currently ranked 14th in the F2 standings this season. Despite not being at the top of the standings, his potential has been recognised by Haas, leading to his promotion to their F1 team.

Upcoming Appearances

The Ferrari reserve driver will participate in the first free practice session at the British Grand Prix on Friday. After this session, he will hand over the car to Kevin Magnussen for the remainder of the weekend.

Bearman's journey from a reserve driver to securing a full-time seat in Formula 1 is a testament to his talent and dedication. His debut performance and subsequent races have shown promise, paving the way for his future in the sport.

The announcement of Bearman's contract with Haas was shared on social media by the team. "Ollie's on the grid for '25 Confirming our first driver for the 2025 season, as Ollie signs a multi-year contract with the team," read their tweet.

Bearman's dream of becoming an F1 driver has come true, marking a significant milestone in his racing career. His journey continues as he prepares for his new role with Haas and aims to make an impact in Formula 1.