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Haas team principal Ayao Komatsu has blasted online claims that Oliver Bearman's excessive financial demands are stalling talks over his contract renewal

Oliver Bearman News / AutoRacing1.com / October 30

Formula 1 News: Bearman says Haas contract delay ‘not in my hands’

(GMM) Oliver Bearman (pictured) says he still wants to remain with Haas in 2027, amid reports that salary negotiations may be holding up a new deal. Recent rumors have suggested … Read More

Formula One News / Motorsport / October 28

Oliver Bearman explains why Haas’ 2026 F1 car is ‘hitting its ceiling’

From Bearman’s point of view, the VF-26 is all but perfect – other than an insurmountable lack of downforce Oliver Bearman believes Haas cannot extract much more performance from its 2026 Formula 1 car, following the United States Grand Prix.

Formula One News / Motorsport / October 27

‘I couldn’t disappear’ – Oliver Bearman rues “crazy” penalty for Pierre Gasly clash

Bearman’s bold move on Gasly was, in his view, harshly penalized – and caused his retirement anyway Oliver Bearman says he was “pretty shocked” to land a 10-second penalty for his collision with Pierre Gasly in Formula 1’s United States Grand Prix.

Formula One News / AutoRacing1.com / October 24

Formula 1 News: Bearman says Ferrari role is delaying Haas deal

(GMM) Oliver Bearman (pictured) says his expected new Haas contract is being held up by details involving Ferrari rather than any doubt about whether he will remain with the team.

Formula One News / Into The Chicane / October 23

F1 Fantasy United States GP Primer: Best Lineups, Value Picks, and Strategy

F1 Fantasy United States GP 2026 heads to Austin with the title fight approaching its conclusion. Max Verstappen swept the Singapore weekend and has now won two Grands Prix in a row, but Kimi Antonelli still leads George Russell by 102 points and has a chance of securing the championship on Sunday.

Formula One News / F1 Oversteer / October 23

Oliver Bearman admits it’s ‘difficult’ to watch Kimi Antonelli winning the 2026 F1 title

Kimi Antonelli is on the verge of history in 2026 as he looks set to wrap up the Formula 1 title, which Oliver Bearman is finding tough to watch. The Italian is 102 points clear of Mercedes teammate George Russell ahead of the United States GP.

Formula One News / Motorsport / October 23

Why it's now Oliver Bearman versus Rafael Camara for the next Ferrari vacancy

Oliver Bearman has confirmed a Ferrari seat is his "ultimate goal", but the arrival of Rafael Camara at Haas shows the Scuderia is keeping its options open Succession planning is one of the more subtle arts of the Formula 1 team boss.

Formula One News / ESPN / October 22

Bearman: 'Ready to fight for podiums' at top team

Oliver Bearman has said he believes he is ready to fight for Formula 1 podiums as the British driver made clear his ambition to drive for a top-four team.

Formula One News / F1 Oversteer / October 22

Oliver Bearman shares how being F1 champion-elect Kimi Antonelli’s F2 teammate ‘taught me a lot’

Oliver Bearman has shared how what he learned whilst teammates with Andrea Kimi Antonelli at the PREMA F2 team in 2024 put him in a “better place” to now help Haas.

Formula One News / F1 Oversteer / October 16

Juan Pablo Montoya sees a ‘cool’ issue for Ferrari with Rafael Camara joining Oliver Bearman at Haas

The 2027 Haas line-up will consist of two Ferrari-backed drivers following the American constructor’s confirmation of Rafael Camara’s promotion from Formula 2.

Formula One News / F1 Oversteer / October 15

Guenther Steiner tells Oliver Bearman why he must let go of the Ferrari ‘promise’

Oliver Bearman is holding out hope that he will get a Ferrari seat in the future, but Guenther Steiner thinks he needs to give up on that dream. The Brit is set to spend a third season with Haas in 2027.

Formula One News / Into The Chicane / June 17

Is it time to drop Oliver Bearman from your F1 Fantasy team?

Back in late March, the case for Oliver Bearman in F1 Fantasy was basically airtight. He was leading the PPM leaderboard at 6.28 points per million (PPM), ahead of Liam Lawson at 5.80, gaining $0.6M in value after each of the first three races, and sitting sixth overall in total fantasy points, all from an $8.6M price tag.

Formula One News / HITC / April 17

Ollie Bearman admits he’ll always owe Carlos Sainz for his Formula 1 career

Oliver Bearman has been highly regarded since joining the Ferrari Driver Academy in 2021 and is now one of the more promising young drivers on the Formula 1 grid.

Formula One News / HITC / April 1

Will Buxton calls Bearman’s Suzuka crash a warning for F1 over 2026 rules

Oliver Bearman’s crash at the Japanese Grand Prix has reignited concerns about Formula 1’s new safety regulations. The 50G impact was a frightening moment in what was otherwise an exciting race weekend at Suzuka.

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Formula One News / Grand Prix On SI / March 30

F1 Driver Oliver Bearman Reacts to Japanese GP Crash

Oliver Bearman has suggested he "wasn't given much space" by Franco Colapinto when crashing heavily during the Japanese Grand Prix. The British driver was involved in a scary incident at the Spoon Curve at Suzuka on Sunday, hitting the barriers at a largely unabated speed.

Formula One News / Athlon Sports / March 30

Telemetry Reveals What Caused Oliver Bearman’s Suzuka Crash

The 2026 Formula 1 Japanese Grand Prix saw a dramatic incident when Haas driver Oliver Bearman crashed heavily at Suzuka, bringing out the safety car and briefly reshaping the race strategy for several teams.

Formula One News / HITC / March 29

FIA breaks silence on 2026 rules after Oliver Bearman’s horrific crash at Japanese Grand Prix

The FIA has addressed growing concerns around the 2026 Formula 1 regulations after Oliver Bearman’s violent crash at the Japanese Grand Prix exposed a major risk within the new system.

Formula One News / Athlon Sports / March 29

Haas Issues Medical Update on Oliver Bearman After Japanese GP Crash

Oliver Bearman was involved in a heavy crash during the 2026 Japanese Grand Prix at Suzuka, triggering an early safety car and raising immediate concerns about the young driver’s condition.

Formula One News / Into The Chicane / March 26

F1 Fantasy 2026 value picks: Haas vs. Racing Bulls midfield analysis

In the early part of an F1 Fantasy season, midfield value can shape your whole team. Premium assets still matter, but the real difference often comes from finding the cheaper drivers and constructors who can outperform their price and help grow your budget at the same time.

Formula One News / Into The Chicane / March 24

Why Oliver Bearman is the best value pick in F1 Fantasy right now

If you’re trying to win F1 Fantasy in 2026, you shouldn’t just be asking which driver can score points. You should be asking which driver gives you the best return for their price while also helping you grow your budget.

Formula One News / HITC / February 28

Oliver Bearman says he’s had no updates on a possible Ferrari move for 2027

Oliver Bearman is eyeing a full-time Ferrari drive, but so far, there hasn’t been any indication from the team. Bearman stepped into Formula 1 in 2024, filling in for Carlos Sainz at Ferrari during the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix and later in the year for Haas for the Azerbaijan and Sao Paulo grands prix.

Formula One News / Athlon Sports / November 14