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Oliver Bearman Admits He Could Leave Ferrari Academy for a Title Opportunity

July 30, 2026
Oliver Bearman Admits He Could Leave Ferrari Academy for a Title Opportunity

In the latest episode of the Beyond the Grid podcast, Oliver Bearman shared his thoughts on his Formula 1 future, admitting that his approach to his career has become more pragmatic in recent months. The British driver said that while racing for Ferrari remains his ultimate dream, Lewis Hamilton's impressive performances have significantly reduced the likelihood of a seat becoming available at the Scuderia in the near future.Bearman explained that he is currently fully focused on his development with Haas. He believes the team continues to make progress and that he still has plenty to learn, giving him no reason to rush his next career move. At the same time, the young Briton stressed that his ultimate ambition is to fight for race victories and Formula 1 world championships.The Haas driver also expressed his gratitude to Ferrari for supporting him throughout his career and reaffirmed that racing for the Italian team remains his dream. However, Bearman admitted he is not prepared to wait several years for an opportunity at Ferrari. If another team offers him a genuine chance to compete for victories and the championship, he would be willing to consider that option.

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