Oliver Bearman joins the Haas F1 Team, becoming a full-time Formula One driver from 2025 and beyond, the American outfit announced on Thursday ahead of the British Grand Prix.
MoneyGram Haas F1 Team has signed their first driver for the 2025 Formula One season, Briton Oliver Bearman on a multi-year agreement.
The 19-year-old racer spoke about his graduation to the pinnacle of motorsport, outlining: “It’s hard to put into words just how much this means to me. To say out loud that I will be a Formula 1 driver for the Haas F1 Team makes me immensely proud.
“To be one of the very few people who get to do the thing they dreamed of as a child is something truly incredible. To Gene [Haas], Ayao [Komatsu], and everyone at Haas, thank you for believing in me and trusting me to represent your team.
“I’ve really enjoyed working with everyone since the first time we met in Mexico, and I can’t wait to enjoy this moment with them and hopefully many more in the future.”
Bearman, who joined the Ferrari Driver Academy (FDA) late in 2021, will drive in the FP1 session at the British Grand Prix in Silverstone, making his third outing this year for Haas.
Previously, he made free practice outings at the Emilia Romagna and Spanish Grands Prix, set to complete the 2024 season with appearances at the wheel of the VF-24 in Hungary, Mexico, and Abu Dhabi.
Team Owner Gene Haas commented on Bearman’s signing: “I’m pleased we’ve been able to give Oliver Bearman this opportunity to drive full-time in Formula 1 – he is undoubtedly an exciting rookie prospect, not just based on what he showed in Saudi Arabia but also through his time developing his relationship with our team.”
Early in March, when the 2021 Italian F4 Champion was preparing for the second round of the Formula 2 championship in Jeddah, he received a late call-up from Scuderia Ferrari to step in for Carlos Sainz at the Saudi Arabian GP, who has been diagnosed with appendicitis.
And the young British driver did not disappoint, crossing the finish line in an impressive seventh place on debut.
“I am personally excited to see how he grows as a driver, and we look forward to seeing him deliver for MoneyGram Haas F1 Team next season and beyond,” Haas added.
“This is an exciting time for the team. Oliver’s signing shows we continue to invest in talent – both on and off-track – as we continue to compete at the highest level.”
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