History of Oliver Bearman in Timeline

Oliver Bearman is a British racing driver currently competing in Formula One for the Haas team. As a rising talent in motorsport, his progression to Formula One marks a significant step in his career, highlighting his skills and potential in the competitive world of racing.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

May 2005: Oliver Bearman Born

In May 2005, Oliver James Bearman was born.

2013: Started Karting Competitively

In 2013, Oliver Bearman started karting competitively in the Trent Valley Kart Club championship.

2016: Debut of Haas

In 2016, Haas made its debut, and Bearman achieved a joint-highest finish for a Haas driver since their debut at the Mexico City Grand Prix in 2025.

2016: Super 1 National Championships Finish

In 2016, Oliver Bearman achieved a best finish of second in the Super 1 National Championships, driving in the Cadet category.

2017: Kartmasters British Grand Prix Win

In 2017, Oliver Bearman won the Kartmasters British Grand Prix.

2019: Karting Career Victories

In 2019, Oliver Bearman concluded his karting career with victories in the IAME International Final, IAME Euro Series, and IAME Winter Cup.

2020: IAME Winter Cup and Euro Series Wins

During 2020, Oliver Bearman won the IAME Winter Cup and the Euro Series in the X30 Senior Category.

2020: Graduation to Junior Formulae

In 2020, Oliver Bearman graduated to junior formulae.

2020: Single-Seater Debut

In 2020, Oliver Bearman made his single-seater debut in the ADAC Formula 4 Championship with US Racing, while also participating in three rounds of Italian F4. He achieved his debut victory at the Hockenheimring and finished seventh in the ADAC Formula 4 Championship standings and tenth in the Italian Championship.

September 2021: Nominated for Autosport BRDC Award

In September 2021, Oliver Bearman was nominated for the Autosport BRDC Award as a reward for his two F4 titles.

October 2021: Named Finalist in Ferrari Driver Academy Scouting World Final

In October 2021, Oliver Bearman was named as one of the finalists of the Ferrari Driver Academy's Scouting World Final.

October 2021: Participated in FIA Formula 3 Post-Season Test

On 31 October 2021, Oliver Bearman was announced to be participating in the post-season test of the FIA Formula 3 Championship with Prema Racing.

December 2021: Awarded Henry Surtees Award

In December 2021, Oliver Bearman was awarded the Henry Surtees Award for the most outstanding performance by a BRDC rising star.

2021: Competed in German and Italian F4 Championships

In 2021, Oliver Bearman competed in both the German and Italian F4 Championships with Van Amersfoort Racing, winning the Italian series and dominating the season with eleven wins, fifteen podiums, and 343 points.

2021: Wins Italian F4 and ADAC F4 Championships

In 2021, Oliver Bearman won the Italian F4 Championship and the ADAC F4 Championship, both with Van Amersfoort Racing.

November 2022: Announced as Prema Racing Driver for 2023 Formula 2 Championship

On 14 November 2022, Oliver Bearman was announced as a Prema Racing driver for the 2023 Formula 2 Championship.

2022: Drove with Prema in FIA Formula 3

At the end of 2021, it was announced that Oliver Bearman would drive with Prema Racing for the 2022 FIA Formula 3 season.

2022: Joined Ferrari Driver Academy

In 2022, Oliver Bearman became a member of the Ferrari Driver Academy.

2022: Competed in FIA Formula 3

In 2022, Oliver Bearman competed in FIA Formula 3, finishing third in his rookie season with Prema Racing.

2022: Formula Regional Asian Championship

In the winter of 2022, Oliver Bearman signed with Mumbai Falcons to compete in the final two rounds of the Formula Regional Asian Championship. He achieved a podium finish in his second race at the Dubai Autodrome and finished 15th in the standings.

October 2023: Formula One Test and Free Practice Debut

In October 2023, Oliver Bearman tested a Formula One car with Ferrari at Fiorano and made his free practice debut at the 2023 Mexico City Grand Prix with Haas F1 Team, finishing 15th. He later participated in a second free practice at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix and drove the VF-23 in the young drivers' test.

2023: FRECA Champion

Andrea Kimi Antonelli was the 2023 FRECA champion.

2023: Competed in FIA Formula 2

In 2023, Oliver Bearman progressed to FIA Formula 2, finishing sixth that year and winning several races across two seasons.

January 2024: Named Ferrari's Reserve Driver

On 27 January 2024, Oliver Bearman was announced as Ferrari's reserve driver for the 2024 season, sharing the role with Robert Shwartzman and Antonio Giovinazzi. He was also confirmed as a reserve driver for Haas, driving the Haas VF-24 during first practice at the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix.

December 2024: Super Formula Test at Suzuka Circuit

In December 2024, Oliver Bearman participated in a Super Formula test at the Suzuka Circuit. He finished third in the morning session, but engine trouble affected his progress in the afternoon.

2024: Prema Racing in Formula 2 Championship

In 2024, Oliver Bearman continued with Prema Racing in the Formula 2 Championship, facing challenges in the Bahrain opener but qualifying on pole in Jeddah before withdrawing to race for Ferrari in the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix. He later scored his first points in Melbourne and qualified second at Imola.

2024: Formula One Debut at Saudi Arabian Grand Prix

In 2024, Oliver Bearman made his Formula One debut at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, replacing Carlos Sainz Jr. for Ferrari. He qualified eleventh and finished seventh, earning Driver of the Day and widespread acclaim. He was also put on standby for the Australian Grand Prix.

2024: Formula One Debut and Reserve Driver Roles

In 2024, Oliver Bearman was a reserve driver for both Ferrari and Haas, making his Formula One debut for Ferrari in Saudi Arabia as a substitute for Carlos Sainz Jr. at the age of eighteen. He also substituted for Kevin Magnussen in Azerbaijan and São Paulo. He became the youngest-ever driver to compete for Ferrari.

July 2025: Karting Track Record in Varberg, Sweden

In July 2025, Oliver Bearman set a new track record at a karting track in Varberg, Sweden. However, the record was later reclaimed by Elton Zevenwacht.

2025: Full-Time Driver for Haas

In 2025, Oliver Bearman joined Haas as a full-time driver alongside Esteban Ocon.

2025: Partnership with Esteban Ocon and Season Performance

In 2025, Oliver Bearman partnered with Esteban Ocon. He faced challenges at the Australian Grand Prix but later scored points at the Chinese, Japanese, and Bahrain Grands Prix. Throughout the season, he experienced various incidents, penalties, and mechanical issues, but achieved a joint-highest finish for Haas at the Mexico City Grand Prix and set a points-scoring record for the team, ultimately finishing tenth at Las Vegas following disqualifications. During the final round in Abu Dhabi, Bearman received a five-second time penalty for changing direction during a battle with Lance Stroll.

2025: Signed Multi-Year Contract with Haas

In July, Haas announced that Oliver Bearman had signed a multi-year contract with the team from 2025 onwards. He made an early debut for Haas at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, finishing tenth and scoring points. He again deputised for Magnussen at the São Paulo Grand Prix, where he finished fourteenth.