British · Horsham, England · Born 8 May 2005British Formula 1 driver who became the youngest British driver to score points on debut, finishing 7th at 2024 Saudi Arabian GP aged 18.
Oliver Bearman is a British Formula One rising star who made his debut with Ferrari as a substitute for Carlos Sainz at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix in 2024, finishing seventh on his first appearance. The youngest British driver to score points on his debut, Bearman's calm and composed performance in extraordinary circumstances demonstrated genuine talent. He joined Haas as a full-time driver in 2025.
Famous For
Becoming youngest British F1 driver to score points on debut
Playing Style
How They Played
Aggressive yet composed driving style with strong racecraft and adaptability
Legacy
Lasting Impact
Promising young talent representing the future of British motorsport
Honours & Achievements
Career Honours
- Formula 3 Asian Championship Winner 2023
- Italian Formula 4 Championship Winner 2022
- ADAC Formula 4 Championship Winner 2022
- Formula 2 Rookie of the Year 2023
- Haas F1 Team Race Points Scorer on Debut (Saudi Arabian Grand Prix 2024, replacing Ferrari's Carlos Sainz)
- FIA Formula 2 Championship Runner-Up 2024
- Formula Regional European Championship by Alpine Top Contender 2023
Constructor Career
| Constructor | Season(s) | Races |
|---|---|---|
| US Racing (ADAC Formula 4) | 2020 | 18 |
| US Racing (Italian Formula 4) | 2020 | 6 |
| Van Amersfoort Racing (ADAC Formula 4) | 2021 | 18 |
| Van Amersfoort Racing (Italian Formula 4) | 2021 | 21 |
| Fortec Motorsports (GB3 Championship) | 2021 | 9 |
| Mumbai Falcons (Formula Regional Asian Championship) | 2022 | 6 |
| Prema Racing (FIA Formula 3) | 2022 | 18 |
| Prema Racing (FIA Formula 2) | 2023–2024 | 42 |
| Scuderia Ferrari (Formula 1 – reserve/substitute) | 2024 | 1 |
| Haas F1 Team (Formula 1 – substitute) | 2024 | 2 |
| Haas F1 Team (Formula 1 – full-time) | 2025 | 27 |
| Career Total | — | 168 |
Career Journey
Timeline
2021
📌 Started in Formula 4 championships
2022
🏆 ADAC Formula 4 Championship runner-up
2023
🎯 Joined Ferrari Driver Academy
2023
📌 Formula 2 debut with Prema Racing
2024
📌 F1 debut at Saudi Arabian GP substituting for Sainz
2024
🎯 Scored points on F1 debut finishing 7th
2024
🎯 Signed as Haas F1 driver for 2025 season
2024
⚡ Third-youngest F1 points scorer in history
British Athletes