Lewis Hamilton's resurgence at Ferrari impacts Ollie Bearman's F1 future
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 5, 2026, 11:51 AM
Last updated Aug 5, 2026
Lewis Hamilton's recent performance at Ferrari has positioned him as the closest challenger to championship leader Kimi Antonelli. After struggling in his debut season, Hamilton secured his first victory in Barcelona and now sits second in the standings. This resurgence complicates Ollie Bearman's aspirations to drive for Ferrari, as he remains committed to Haas but hopes for a future with the Scuderia. Bearman emphasized his desire to compete for championships and acknowledged the need for patience as opportunities may take time to arise. The situation leaves Bearman evaluating his next steps while continuing to gain experience at Haas.
- •Hamilton won his first race with Ferrari in Barcelona this June.
- •Ollie Bearman currently drives for Haas and is part of Ferrari’s Driver Academy.
- •Bearman aims for a future driving with Ferrari but is content at Haas for now.
- •Bearman is 13th in the championship standings with 18 points.
- 11:51 AMYahoo Sports — Lewis Hamilton’s F1 resurgence at Ferrari ‘not ideal’ for young British driver
"Hamilton has rediscovered some form at Ferrari and is currently championship leader Kimi Antonelli’s closest challenger
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