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Oliver Bearman surprised by Q2 performance at Barcelona Grand Prix

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Last updated Jun 14, 2026

Oliver Bearman surprised by Q2 performance at Barcelona Grand Prix

Summary

Oliver Bearman qualified 15th at the Barcelona Grand Prix, marking his best starting position since the Miami Grand Prix. The Haas driver reached Q2 despite describing his car as the 'worst' he has ever driven during final practice. With concerns about a potential exit in Q1, Bearman managed to surprise many by advancing further in the qualifying session. The race is scheduled for Sunday.

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By the Numbers

•Bearman qualifies 15th for the Barcelona Grand Prix.
•He experienced difficulties with his car during final practice.
•This is Bearman's best qualifying result since Miami.
•Concerns about Q1 exit led to his surprise at reaching Q2.
•The race will take place on Sunday.

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11:10 AMMotorsport.com — Oliver Bearman surprised by Q2 Barcelona result after "worst" F1 car in FP3
11:10 AMYahoo Sports — Oliver Bearman surprised by Q2 Barcelona result after "worst" F1 car in FP3

What they're saying

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Oliver Bearman was surprised to reach Q2 at the Barcelona Grand Prix after battling the “worst” Formula 1 car he’s ever driven that morning in final practice. The Haas driver will start Sunday’s contest in 15th for what is his best qualifying result since the Miami Grand Prix, where he took 13th en route to 11th in that race. But the 21-year-old feared a Q1 exit in Spain after ...Keep reading
— Motorsport.com