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Ferrari’s future in jeopardy: will Oliver Bearman escape the F1 politics trap?

Carl Smith by Carl Smith
January 5, 2026
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Ferrari’s future in jeopardy: will Oliver Bearman escape the F1 politics trap?

Formula One F1 - Spanish Grand Prix - Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, Barcelona, Spain - May 29, 2025 Haas' Oliver Bearman ahead of the Spanish Grand Prix REUTERS/Bruna Casas

Ferrari’s Future in Jeopardy: Will Oliver Bearman Be the Catalyst for Change?

As the sun sets on the illustrious career of Formula 1 legend Lewis Hamilton, the question looms large: who will fill the racing titan’s shoes at Ferrari? The spotlight currently shines on Haas F1’s rising star, Oliver Bearman, whose potential move to the Scuderia could shake the very foundations of the team. But does Bearman even want the job?

Bearman, a mere 20 years old, has already made waves in his rookie season with Haas, showcasing raw talent that has caught the attention of Ferrari scouts. His remarkable ability to outpace his seasoned teammate Esteban Ocon in the drivers’ championship, along with a stunning fourth-place finish at the Mexican Grand Prix—Haas’ best result ever—has fueled speculation about a possible future at Ferrari. The young Brit’s connection to the iconic brand runs deep as a former member of the Ferrari young driver academy, making him a prime candidate to take over from Hamilton, who has faced a tumultuous time since his switch from Mercedes.

Hamilton’s first season at Ferrari has been nothing short of disastrous; he failed to secure a single podium and ended the year languishing in sixth place within the drivers’ championship, while Ferrari itself could only muster a fourth-place finish in the teams’ standings. With 2026 marking the final year of Hamilton’s contract, the stakes couldn’t be higher. If Hamilton’s performance continues to plummet in 2025, Ferrari may very well look to Bearman as a fresher, cheaper alternative.

However, Bearman has raised eyebrows with his recent comments, hinting that he might hesitate to leap into the high-stakes world of Ferrari, where “politics” reign supreme. In an interview with Sky Sports F1, Bearman admitted, “I feel like I’m just getting started with Haas… one of [the benefits] is that there’s no politics and there’s no issues to change things,” suggesting that the more streamlined environment at Haas allows him to flourish without the burden of corporate drama.

But what does this mean for Ferrari? Is Bearman’s reluctance to rush into a high-profile seat a sign of deeper issues within the team? With Hamilton’s turbulent tenure and Ferrari’s glaring inability to compete for victories in 2025, the allure of the iconic red cars may be fading. Tension has brewed, with whispers of discord between Hamilton and his race engineer, Riccardo Adami, along with unease surrounding the future of team principal Fred Vasseur. Adding fuel to the fire, Ferrari chairman John Elkann has publicly stated that both Hamilton and teammate Charles Leclerc need to “talk less,” further amplifying the discomfort within the team.

The question remains: if Ferrari continues to languish in the midfield, what top-tier driver would want to join this historically successful but currently troubled team? Leclerc, whose considerable talent has yet to yield a championship challenge, may soon grow weary of the status quo. If he decides to leave, Ferrari could find itself on the hunt for two drivers capable of matching the caliber of Leclerc and Hamilton.

Former driver Jean Alesi has sounded the alarm, expressing his concerns for the future of Ferrari, a name synonymous with success in the annals of F1 history. The stakes are sky-high, and the pressure is mounting. Will Oliver Bearman become the beacon of hope for Ferrari, or will the team continue its downward spiral? The clock is ticking, and the world of Formula 1 is watching closely.

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