British driver Ollie Bearman continues to aspire to a full-time Formula 1 role with Ferrari, as discussions with the team remain open. The 20-year-old, who impressed on his debut for the Scuderia last year, is preparing for his rookie season with Haas in 2025. Bearman highlighted the support he has received from Ferrari since his early racing days.
Ollie Bearman, a 20-year-old British driver, expressed his ongoing ambition to race for Ferrari in Formula 1 during a recent interview on the High Performance podcast. He debuted for the Italian team at the 2024 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, replacing Carlos Sainz who underwent emergency appendicitis surgery. As the youngest driver ever to compete for Ferrari, Bearman qualified 11th and finished seventh, earning points in his first race.
By the end of 2024, Bearman secured a full-time seat with Haas for the 2025 season. Despite this, his connection to Ferrari dates back to his Formula 4 days, and he emphasized that communication with the team persists. "Yeah, the dialogue remained very open throughout the year and will continue to stay like that as long as I'm affiliated with Ferrari," Bearman stated.
Bearman discussed the contrasts between Ferrari and Haas, noting Ferrari's larger scale and additional support staff, which eased his one-off appearance compared to his rookie challenges at Haas. He made a point to inform Ferrari about his experiences at Haas, beyond just race results. "I felt like I had to make clear the struggles that I was going through with Haas to Ferrari because you see the result, and that doesn't tell the full story, not even half of it," he explained.
The driver affirmed his dream when asked directly: "Yeah, of course... They've trusted me first of all with their car two years ago now. But they've also believed in me from a very early stage. I was in Formula 4 when they picked me up. They've invested a lot in me, and my dream is to put the red suit back on and be in a red car one day."
Bearman also looks forward to 2025 with Haas under new regulations, viewing it as a significant opportunity. Meanwhile, Lewis Hamilton, aged 41, has joined Ferrari alongside Charles Leclerc, amid speculation about the Briton's future in the sport.
