Ollie Bearman acknowledges Haas has fallen behind F1 competitors
Formula1.com • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 2, 2026, 3:50 PM
Last updated Jul 2, 2026

Ollie Bearman discussed Haas's challenges at the British Grand Prix, admitting the team has been overtaken by rivals like Alpine and Racing Bulls. Despite a strong start to the season with points in Australia and China, Haas has struggled recently, finishing outside the top 10 in the last two races. Bearman expressed that the team has not introduced as many significant upgrades as competitors. He highlighted the need to enhance car performance and looked forward to racing in front of a home crowd at Silverstone, which he described as a special event.
- •Bearman admits Haas has been out-developed by competitors in 2026.
- •Haas secured points in the first two races but has struggled recently.
- •The team currently stands seventh in the Teams' Championship.
- •Bearman looks forward to the British Grand Prix at Silverstone.
- •Haas aims to introduce performance upgrades to compete better.
"Haas have faced some tricky weekends of late, with Ollie Bearman admitting that there is a reason why the squad have fallen behind their competitors.
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