Overview
- Speaking on the F1 Beyond The Grid podcast this week, 21-year-old Oliver Bearman said Lewis Hamilton's strong 2026 form, including a Barcelona win and second place in the championship, makes a Ferrari race seat less likely in the near term.
- Bearman reaffirmed his commitment to Ferrari's driver programme and called staying at Haas a valuable place to learn and develop his skills.
- He warned he will not wait three to four years for a Ferrari seat and said he would take any opportunity that allows him to fight for world championships.
- When asked about moves to Aston Martin, Bearman dismissed that option for now, and he has outscored his Haas team-mate Esteban Ocon across 2025 and the first half of 2026 (18 points to Ocon's three).
- Hamilton's resurgence is tightening the top‑team market and could force younger drivers to accept alternative routes to front-running cars, so contract talks and team moves after the summer break will be important to watch.