Former F1 driver Martin Brundle has suggested Oliver Bearman should consider a “Plan B” to secure a front-running drive despite his links to Ferrari.
Bearman has long been associated with Ferrari, joining the team's development programme several years ago.
He made his debut for the team at the 2024 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, stepping in for an unwell Carlos Sainz and impressing with a run to seventh place.
The Briton is considered by many to be Lewis Hamilton's eventual replacement at the Italian squad - but with the seven-time champion enjoying a boost in form this year, Brundle has suggested Bearman may want to consider another direction.
“Haas is a brilliantly credible team on the F1 grid, I wouldn't want to underplay what they're doing, and we'd miss them massively.
“Ollie Bierman might need a Plan B because obviously Lewis and Charles are nailed on at Ferrari for a little while.
“They've got some other fast kids coming along. Ollie Bearman was the future star, the heir apparent within the Ferrari staircase, if you like.
“So I don't know where he goes from here.”
Bearman is currently enduring his second full season in F1, alongside veteran Esteban Ocon.
However, there is uncertainty over the 2027 driver line-up of the American squad, with various names seemingly in the running for a seat.
When asked if he thinks Haas will keep its line-up unchanged for 2027, Brundle replied: “No, I don't, to answer your question.
“I do believe they're also looking at some other young drivers.”
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