Dec.10 (GMM) As speculation swirls around Lewis Hamilton’s Ferrari future, Oliver Bearman has made clear that he remains fixed on the long-term dream that has powered him since childhood.
Asked whether former F2 rival and fellow 2025 Formula 1 rookie Isack Hadjar’s promotion to Red Bull Racing surprises him, Bearman replied:
“I’m very happy for him.
“He’s shown he’s very talented, and it’s fantastic that our generation is conquering the top teams, like Kimi Antonelli with Mercedes. I have to say I’m also a little jealous that they can fight up there, but my time will come too.”
Bearman, 20, was another standout rookie of 2025 with Ferrari-powered Haas, and endorsed by Sky Deutschland pundit Ralf Schumacher as the ideal replacement for the struggling Hamilton.
When pressed on when his own promotion to the ‘big team’ might arrive, the Briton didn’t hesitate: “This is my dream, it’s what drives me to give my all and gives me energy every morning.
“I want to race in red, I want to win in red – it’s my life’s goal.”
Bearman says the one-off Ferrari debut he made in Jeddah 2024 only intensified that ambition: “I was lucky to have had a taste of it,” he said, “and now that I know what it feels like, I’m even more motivated.”
But the 2026 rules reset, he insists, will be about proving himself at Haas – not angling for promotion: “I want 2026 to be a solid year, especially for my team. As for the rest, I have no control.
“I do feel ready for whatever the future holds. And next year, with more experience, I want to show it even more. To everyone.”
Reflecting on his first full F1 campaign, Bearman said the biggest shock wasn’t the speed, but the lifestyle: “A year as a full-time driver is completely different. You have to learn to manage your energy.”
And while he impressed in 2025, he admits he also made “stupid” mistakes. “But everything helped me learn.
“Like Australia. It was a terrible start – not what you want as a rookie. Then Silverstone – my home race – another stupid mistake. But from then on I think I improved a lot. I learned a lesson.”
Join Grand Prix Tours in Austin, Texas for the high-energy 2026 United States Grand Prix at Circuit of the Americas. Experience nonstop action on one of Formula 1’s most exciting tracks, featuring dramatic elevation changes, thrilling overtakes, and a packed race weekend. Off the track, enjoy a festival atmosphere with live music, world-famous BBQ, and buzzing nightlife. Your Grand Prix Tours package includes a fully curated race weekend, highlighted by exclusive access to our private F1 Celebrity Talk Show, where guests gain insider insights and behind-the-scenes perspectives. With demand soaring and this event quickly becoming a modern American racing tradition, now is the time to secure your spot for an unforgettable Austin Grand Prix experience.
SHOW PACKAGES
There are motorsport events, and then there is the Indianapolis 500, the "Greatest Spectacle in Racing." Next year marks Grand Prix Tours' 42nd Indianapolis 500 tour and our decades of experience and local connections provide exclusive access that few fans ever enjoy, including police escorts on race day, a Dallara IndyCar Factory tour, Gasoline Alley and Legends Day, the Driver Introduction Ceremony, and a private dinner with former Indy driver Derek Daly. Combined with excellent hotel accommodations, seamless event planning, and Grand Prix Tours' signature service, this is far more than a race weekend; it's a once-in-a-lifetime motorsport experience. With tour spaces limited each year, we encourage you to reserve your place early for the 111th Indianapolis 500.
SHOW PACKAGES
Experience Formula 1 at its most iconic with an unforgettable trip to the 2027 Grand Prix de Monaco. Feel the excitement as the world’s best drivers race through the legendary streets of Monte Carlo, surrounded by superyachts, Mediterranean views, and the unmistakable glamour of Monaco. From incredible race viewing to carefully selected accommodations, Grand Prix Tours brings you closer to the action at one of the most prestigious and spectacular events in all of motorsport.
SHOW PACKAGES
The 24 Hours of Le Mans is the ultimate test of speed, strategy, and endurance. Watch the world's top manufacturers battle for 24 nonstop hours in one of motorsport's most prestigious events. With Grand Prix Tours handling your accommodations, transfers, and ticket options, all that's left is to experience this unforgettable bucket-list race.
SHOW PACKAGES
Feel the roar of Formula 1 at its spiritual home. Silverstone is one of the fastest and most demanding circuits in the world, where brave overtakes, lightning-fast direction changes, and flat-out commitment separate the best from the rest. Combined with the electric atmosphere created by hundreds of thousands of passionate fans, the British Grand Prix delivers a race weekend unlike any other.
SHOW PACKAGES