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Oliver Bearman acknowledges struggles in F1 rookie season start

Motorsport.com • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 20, 2026, 12:12 PM

Last updated Jun 20, 2026

Oliver Bearman acknowledges struggles in F1 rookie season start

Summary

Oliver Bearman acknowledged entering his Formula 1 rookie season with a 'wrong mindset,' contributing to a challenging debut at the Australian Grand Prix. The Haas driver faced multiple on-track errors, including a crash during practice and finishing the race from the pitlane in 14th place. Reflecting on his performance, Bearman recognized the need for better expectation management. Despite a rocky start, he later achieved a fourth-place finish in Mexico, matching the team's best result. Bearman concluded his rookie season ranked 13th in the drivers' championship, earning 41 points.

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By the Numbers

•Bearman had a difficult start at the Australian Grand Prix.
•He crashed during the first practice session and finished 14th.
•Bearman later finished fourth in Mexico, a team-best result.
•He ended his rookie season 13th in the drivers' championship with 41 points.

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Oliver Bearman has conceded that he entered his Formula 1 rookie season with the "wrong mindset," leading to a bruising season-opening Australian Grand Prix that was compromised by costly on-track errors. The British driver, who signed with Haas after impressing on debut with Ferrari at the 2024 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, endured a challenging opening weekend in 2025. Bearman suffered a ...Keep reading
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