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News›Dutch Grand Prix 2026

Oliver Bearman takes 'huge confidence' from Kimi Antonelli and Isack Hadjar's F1 rise

Motorsport.comTue 4 Aug · 09:14 UTCupdated Thu 6 Aug · 10:56 UTCHave your say
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Oliver Bearman, a Haas F1 driver, draws significant confidence from the success of his former rivals, Kimi Antonelli and Isack Hadjar, who are currently performing well in Formula 1. Bearman believes that their achievements demonstrate that he also has the potential to succeed when provided with a competitive car. He currently ranks 13th in the drivers' championship, while his teammate Esteban Ocon is in 17th place, and Haas is positioned seventh in the constructors' standings.

Despite the challenges faced by Haas in the mid-season development race, Bearman remains optimistic about his future. He has previously proven his capabilities by scoring points in his debut race and is focused on improving his personal performance as the season progresses. Bearman is confident that with the right machinery, he will be able to compete for race wins.

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Oliver Bearman takes 'huge confidence' from Kimi Antonelli and Isack Hadjar's F1 riseHaas driver Oliver Bearman says that watching his former junior category rivals Kimi Antonelli and Isack Hadjar thrive at the front of the Formula 1 grid gives him a "huge amount of confidence" for his own future. While Haas began the year capable of fighting for top-five finishes, the American outfit has since lost ground in the mid-season development race. The Briton currently sits 13th in ... Keep readingMotorsport.comTue 4 Aug · 09:14 UTCRead →
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