F1 Oliver Bearman driver set for EXCITING Spanish Grand Prix return for Haas

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F1 driver set for EXCITING Spanish Grand Prix return

Haas announcement made ahead of Barcelona race

Dan Ripley Global Editor

Professional F1 journalist and analyst

Wednesday 19 June 2024 03:00

Haas have announced the return of a driver to their cockpit for the Spanish Grand Prix.

This season has been an impressive improvement on last season for the American team, who finished last in the constructors' championship in 2023.

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Yet the event based at the Circuit de Catalunya will see British star Oliver Bearman back in the VF-24.

Bearman is the official reserve driver of Haas and he will compete in first practice, replacing Hulkenberg - who will leave the team at the end of the season to join Sauber.

Oliver Bearman made his F1 debut for Ferrari in 2024

Bearman also has ties to the Haas F1 team

Is Oliver Bearman joining Haas?

Bearman shot to fame in the second race of the campaign when he was announced as a last minute replacement for Carlos Sainz at Ferrari, who was ruled out appendix removal surgery.

The 19-year-old from Chelmsford then went on to score a highly respectable 7th place on his debut, putting the grid on notice with a widely praised drive.

After Spain, Haas will run Bearman at four further races during the season in planned practice outings.

Reports have linked the Ferrari development driver with a full-time drive for Haas next season as Bearman looks to cement his place on the grid.

Mercedes Haas Spanish Grand Prix Oliver Bearman Circuit de Catalunya