Haas F1 are set to embark on the next chapter with two new drivers sitting in their cars: British youngster Oliver Bearman and the experienced Frenchman, Esteban Ocon. Team principal Ayao Komatsu is confident the team will find a way to accommodate both of the drivers, but underlined that one thing cannot be repeated at
Haas F1 had a first a little over a week ago, with the American team never holding a TPC – a test with an F1 car at least two years old – before. However, thanks to its partnership with Toyota, the team had the budget to conduct that test in January for the first time.
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Haas F1 has high hopes for Oliver Bearman, the British driver starting his first season in Formula 1. The youngster does so with three Grands Prix to his name already, after being allowed to fill in once at Ferrari and twice at Haas in 2024. In those races, Bearman impressed so much that Ayao Komatsu,
For the upcoming 2025 season, there are six drivers on the grid who will be rookies, all taking part in their first full season in Formula 1. But which of these drivers are going to do well? Speaking to Motorsport, Giedo van der Garde expressed his expectations about the rookies.
Oliver Bearman has only three Formula 1 races to his name so far, but is already seen as Lewis Hamilton’ s possible successor at Ferrari. Haas team boss Ayao Komatsu is taking this scenario into account, and would even consider it a great compliment if Bearman ended up leaving for Ferrari.
While many young drivers are given the chance to make their names in Formula One, Jacques Villeneuve sees it hard to predict how the talents will do in the competition next season. Moreover, the former world champion did not shy away from commenting on Franco Colapinto’s performance either.
This season, Formula 1 is welcoming a wave of fresh talent, with six drivers making their debut in full-time roles. Former McLaren, Red Bull and Williams driver David Coulthard sees this as a positive development, noting that it’s exciting to witness a new generation of drivers breaking through. Speaking on the Formula for Success podcast,
Formula 1 teams are in full preparation for the new season, which starts with the official test at the end of February. In the run-up, several teams take the opportunity to do a so-called TPC test. That is a Testing of Previous Cars. Haas F1 has announced it will hold such a test next Wednesday
