Oliver Bearman expects improved Haas performance in Madrid and Baku

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Last updated Sep 8, 2026

Oliver Bearman expects improved Haas performance in Madrid and Baku
Summary

Oliver Bearman finished outside the points at the Italian Grand Prix after a difficult strategic choice during the race. The Haas driver pushed his tires to the limit following a Lap 3 red flag but struggled with degradation throughout the event. A late Virtual Safety Car period further impacted his standing as rival drivers utilized the window to pit for fresh rubber while Bearman remained on track. Despite the result at Monza, Bearman remains confident that the team's latest upgrade package will be better suited for the upcoming street circuits. He expects the revised VF-26 chassis to show its full potential during the races in Madrid and Baku. The team had previously faced a mid-season scoreless streak but sees the recent qualifying improvements as a positive step forward for the remainder of the season.

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  • Oliver Bearman finished outside the points at Monza due to late Virtual Safety Car timing.
  • Haas opted for an aggressive single-tyre strategy following a Lap 3 red flag.
  • The team introduced a significant chassis upgrade package for the Italian Grand Prix.
  • Bearman expects the car to perform better at the street circuits in Madrid and Baku.
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The 2026 Italian Grand Prix was a race of “what ifs” for Haas’s Oliver Bearman. Despite executing brilliant consecutive race starts and battling fiercely inside the midfield, brutal timing and a highly aggressive single-tyre strategy ultimately ruined his chances of…

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