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F2 | Imola GP | Qualifying | Bortoleto takes pole as lap time deletions dominante

Championship leader Zane Maloney posted the first big time of the session with a 1:28.496. Bearman bested that initially, before Durksen and then Bortoleto went top of the charts with a 1:28.044. The Brazilian led Hadjar, Durksen, Aron and Bearman after the opening attempts. Marti had a massive snap in turn 3 as he ended…

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“Just because there is a seat, doesn’t mean I’m entitled to it” — Bearman on the possibility of getting an F1 drive with Haas in 2025

As the 2024 Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix approaches this weekend, Oliver Bearman is preparing to jump into the seat of a Haas, for yet another chance to drive in a F1 free practice sessions. The 19-year-old completed his first F1 free practice session last year in Mexico and drove again for the American owned squad in…

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Magnussen says he is “not here to take care of young kids” amid rumors of Bearman joining Haas F1 for 2025

Kevin Magnussen, now in his seventh season with Haas, has voiced his desire to stay with the American outfit beyond his current contract, which is set to run out at the end of 2024. When asked during his Thursday media session whether he has started talks to stay next year, Magnussen said it’s not a…

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Esteban Ocon a big contender for the second Audi F1 seat as talks take place

Esteban Ocon has emerged as a serious contender for the second Sauber/Audi seat, sources have confirmed to Pit Debrief. On Friday morning European time, it was confirmed by Haas that Nico Hülkenberg would be leaving team at the end of 2024. Minutes later, Sauber/Audi announced the German driver would be joining them for 2025 on…

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Hulkenberg claims Bearman now faces extra pressure for F2 success: “If he is not doing well there, the Jeddah race will be forgotten in two days”

Following a sensational F1 debut at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, Oliver Bearman is a name on everyone’s lips as a potential regular starter on an F1 grid in 2025. Haas F1 Team could be the team that benefits from his talent. Although Nico Hulkenberg warns that there is now a lot more pressure on…

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Vasseur “completely impressed” by outstanding debutant Bearman at F1 Saudi Arabian GP

Britain’s Oliver Bearman has had a rollercoaster of a last few days. After getting pole last Thursday in Formula 2, he was called up to replace Carlos Sainz and drive for Scuderia Ferrari in F1 for the rest of the weekend, as the Spaniard was dealing with appendicitis. He was the youngest driver to ever…

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Bearman says “I hope I did a good job interview” following sensational P7 in F1 Saudi Arabian GP

Oliver Bearman said he “loved every moment” driving the SF-24 F1 car in replacement of Carlos Sainz for the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix. Bearman started the weekend with great results in Formula 2 but was then called for Formula 1 duties after Scuderia Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz was diagnosed with appendicitis. Sainz already underwent surgery and…

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Max Verstappen dominates the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, but Oliver Bearman steals show on his F1 debut

Amidst all the commotion at Red Bull and the appendicitis suffered by Carlos Sainz, there was of course also a race to be driven. After a loud and flashy opening ceremony there were just two drivers that were starting on soft, them being Valtteri Bottas and Oliver Bearman. The 18 other drivers started the formation lap on the medium tyres.

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