Ferrari is facing a new challenge with their F1 driver – see how they can solve it.

Ferrari is facing a new challenge with their F1 driver – see how they can solve it.


Ferrari had a strategy to promote Ollie Bearman to Formula 1. However, their plan did not involve the 18-year-old playing for Ferrari in 2024. Bearman’s status as Ferrari’s youngest principal driver and his obvious ability meant that it was always a possibility he will follow in the footsteps of Charles Leclerc and race for Ferrari in F1 one day. Unexpectedly, Bearman got this several years earlier than planned, causing an interesting problem for Ferrari. Is Bearman’s original plan still good enough?

Despite finishing seventh in Saudi Arabia, Bearman’s performance did not change Ferrari’s attitude towards him. Ferrari was already aware of his potential, as was Haas after Bearman’s impressive performance in last year’s Friday practice sessions. Therefore, it is highly likely that Bearman will find a place at Haas in 2025 and 2026.

After witnessing Bearman’s skills in Jeddah, Leclerc said that it is only a matter of time before Bearman joins F1 for good. There is no doubt about it, and it is expected to happen by 2025 at the latest. However, details beyond that are uncertain.

Initially, Ferrari did not intend to give Bearman a full-time racing seat in the near future. The plan was to keep Carlos Sainz alongside Leclerc for the coming seasons and then hire Lewis Hamilton for 2025. Regardless of the path chosen by Ferrari, Bearman was not part of their short-term plans. Ferrari wanted Bearman to win Formula 2 this year, gain experience with another F1 team for a few seasons, then be called in as Leclerc’s partner once he proved his worth.

Bearman has taken steps toward this goal. Now that he has shown his skills to a large audience, the situation has become indirect. This raises questions for Haas, as another team may want to offer Bearman a loan. It also spells trouble for Ferrari if they don’t have a more competitive option for Bearman in the coming years and other teams are aware of his talent.

However, Ferrari will be delighted with Bearman’s debut in F1 and will not immediately worry about what to do with such a valuable asset. For now, Ferrari has indicated that nothing will change and Bearman’s main focus should remain on Formula 2. He needs to focus on closing the championship gap.

Ironically, Bearman had to abandon his commitments in F2 in Jeddah, where he had secured a good position, to make his debut in F1. This means that he is now at the bottom of the championship, despite starting the year with the goal of winning the championship to get his first F1 match.

Vasseur, the team principal, emphasized the importance of not jumping to conclusions and said that Bearman will have other opportunities to test the car and take part in practice sessions throughout the season. The main focus remains on F2, as Bearman faces a big challenge in this championship.

Arguably, Bearman’s F1 debut in Saudi Arabia has speeded him up to a permanent position in the future. However, the question remains: should he continue to be patient, improve, and see where he will be in a few years?

Bearman may be too talented to follow this path. Ferrari replaced Kimi Raikkonen with Leclerc after just one season in F1. However, Hamilton is not Raikkonen. He is a top player who is likely to do better than Raikkonen did in 2018, when Ferrari made that decision.

This is not about Ferrari blocking Bearman’s path by signing Hamilton. Currently, the Ferrari lineup for 2025 and 2026 is exclusive. However, it is a key factor in how Ferrari manages Bearman’s development, while ensuring he remains a long-term option for the team.

Spending a few years at Haas, competing in the middle class, would be acceptable. However, spending a few years at Haas’ level in 2023 would be a waste. It is very likely that Ferrari will either ditch Hamilton or suddenly decide that Leclerc is not suitable after 2025. Furthermore, if the Hamilton/Leclerc duo continue to perform well in 2026, Ferrari will want to keep them.

Mercedes learned from their experience of loaning George Russell to Williams for three years that the move can quickly lose its value, even if there is always something to learn. A more apt comparison might be the Alpine/McLaren saga involving Oscar Piastri in 2022. It showed what can happen when a highly regarded driver lacks clarity and support from his parent team. Young drivers need to have a certain amount of patience, but it can go wrong if they are just put somewhere without a clear path to something bigger.

Bearman should have a clearer path to Ferrari and more support from his parent team than Piastri had from Alpine. Therefore, the timeline should still be acceptable, and the two-year learning experience at Haas should work. The most important thing for Ferrari is to make sure that Bearman understands that he will not spend the next few years waiting for an opportunity that may never come.

If Ferrari doesn’t respond well to Bearman’s impressive debut, it won’t be short of interesting alternatives.

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The Brazilian soccer team had an impressive victory in the World Cup final. Brazil’s players showed exceptional skill throughout the match, leaving fans in awe. With the final result of 3-1, Brazil was crowned world champions.

The match started with a quick goal from Brazil, scored by the smart forward Neymar. This goal set the course for the rest of the game, with Brazil dominating possession and creating many scoring chances. The defense was also not good, preventing the attacks of the opposing team.

In the second half, Brazil increased their score by scoring two more goals. Philippe Coutinho scored a great goal from outside the penalty area, showing his skill and accuracy. Moments later, Gabriel Jesus completed a spectacular move, finishing perfectly to score Brazil’s third goal.

The opposing team managed to score a consolation goal in the final minutes, but it was not enough to change the outcome of the match. Brazil celebrated the victory with great joy and emotion, as the players lifted the trophy as world champions.

This achievement marks a historic moment for Brazilian football and fills the country’s fans with pride. The team showed talent, determination, and skill throughout the tournament, proving they deserved the title.

Now, the Brazilian players will be welcomed as heroes in their country. Expectations are for a big party to celebrate this unforgettable achievement. Brazil has shown the world that it is a leader in soccer and its team has the ability to beat the best teams in the world.

This victory will surely stay in the memories of football fans and will be remembered for many years. Brazil has once again proven that it is a nation that loves football and that it has talented players who can achieve greatness. Congratulations to the Brazilian team for an exceptional performance and for winning the world championship.