Oliver Bearman - Race Car Driver
Age: 20
Country: United Kingdom Occupations:
Race Car Driver
Oliver Bearman (born May 8, 2005) is a British racing driver currently competing in Formula One for the Haas F1 Team. A member of the Ferrari Driver Academy since 2022, he is widely regarded as one of the sport's most promising young talents.
Career Highlights
F1 Debut (2024): Bearman made a high-profile debut at the 2024 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, stepping in for Ferrari's Carlos Sainz on short notice. He finished 7th, becoming the youngest driver to score points on debut in F1 history.
Full-Time Promotion (2025): After further stand-in appearances for Haas in 2024, he secured a full-time seat with the team for the 2025 season, partnered with veteran Esteban Ocon.
Rookie Season Success: During his first full year (2025), he finished 13th in the Drivers' Championship with 41 points. His standout performance was a 4th-place finish at the Mexico City Grand Prix.
Junior Career: Before F1, he was the first driver to win both the Italian and ADAC Formula 4 championships in the same year (2021) and placed 3rd in the 2022 Formula 3 championship.
Current Status
As of 2026, Bearman continues to race for Haas. He remains closely linked to Scuderia Ferrari and is frequently discussed as a future candidate for a seat with the Italian team. He is known for his racing number, 87.