How good is Oliver Bearman: The new Verstappen or the next Mazepin?


In Formula 1, luck is hugely important. Being in the right place at the right time can give a huge boost to a career, as Oliver Bearman experienced earlier this year. The Briton was lucky enough to be Ferrari’s designated reserve in Jeddah (not Antonio Giovinazzi or Robert Shwartzman) and replace the suddenly ill Carlos Sainz. Thanks mainly to this debut in a fine Ferrari at the time, Haas decided to give Bearman a permanent place in F1 in 2025. But is the 19-year-old good enough?

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