The impressive performance of Oliver Bearman at the Saudi Arabian GP caught the attention of the entire Formula 1 community. Despite being called up last minute, Bearman drove exceptionally well and secured a respectable seventh place. His performance was widely praised by everyone on the grid. However, Nico Hulkenberg expressed caution regarding the future of the 18-year-old.
Bearman’s debut in Formula 1 generated a lot of buzz, with members of the Mercedes team particularly impressed with his skills. Many believed he could potentially join the Haas F1 team in the future. Hulkenberg, however, believes it is too early to determine if Bearman poses a threat to his own position or to others at Haas.
Hulkenberg emphasized the importance of Bearman’s performance in Formula 2, stating that it is equally significant as his debut in top-tier motorsport. He mentioned that if Bearman fails to make an impact in F2, his impressive race in the Saudi Arabian GP could easily be forgotten. This puts additional pressure on the young driver.
Most of the grid praised Oliver Bearman for his performance, with Hulkenberg noting that he is a junior driver for Ferrari. Hulkenberg believes that if Bearman continues to excel in F2, he will definitely have a chance to make it to Formula 1.
Hulkenberg also acknowledged that Bearman had the advantage of being in the second fastest car on the grid, making it challenging for midfield drivers to compete against him.
Bearman’s passage through Formula 1 has come to an end as he will return to his challenging role at Ferrari. Despite his absence, Ferrari has maintained its lead over Mercedes and McLaren, showing significant progress compared to last year. It remains to be seen how rival teams will fare against the two top teams in the constructor’s championship.
