close global

Welcome to GPFans

CHOOSE YOUR COUNTRY

  • NL
  • GB
  • ES-MX
  • US
  • GB

Are you a F1 Fan? Follow GP Fans

Edition

NL GB ES-MX US
Marko confirms 'unimaginable' Bearman talks with Red Bull

Marko confirms 'unimaginable' Bearman talks with Red Bull

Marko confirms 'unimaginable' Bearman talks with Red Bull

Marko confirms 'unimaginable' Bearman talks with Red Bull

Red Bull advisor Helmut Marko has revealed 'talks' with Ferrari sensation Ollie Bearman.

18-year-old Bearman made a huge impact on the paddock during his Ferrari debut at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, where he beat seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton and claimed his first points in the sport.

READ MORE: Mercedes DAMAGE Hamilton hopes after key F1 moves

His seventh-place finish was achieved having qualified in 11th, and he had the skill to fend off fellow Brits Lando Norris and Hamilton at the end of the race.

It has led to many suggesting that the 18-year-old should be given a full-time seat next season, with the driver market in chaos following Hamilton's shock switch to Ferrari and 13 other drivers being out of contract at the end of 2024.

Ollie Bearman impressed in Saudi Arabia
Helmut Marko has been with Red Bull since 2005

Red Bull sniffing around Bearman

Now Marko, who has played a huge part in the careers of the likes of Max Verstappen and Sebastian Vettel, has suggested that Red Bull held talks with Bearman, before he had made his debut in F1.

It remains to be seen where Bearman will end up in his career, but Ferrari will be desperate to keep hold of him, despite the exciting driver line-up they already have planned from 2025 onwards.

"We actually had an informative conversation with him [Bearman], but he was already at the Ferrari Academy," Marko told oe24.

"It is unimaginable that we would train him for Ferrari.

"They bought Hamilton at a high price and signed a long-term contract with Leclerc. I would place the boy in a smaller team like Haas next year. A year of learning never hurt anyone, it also takes pressure off."

READ MORE: F1 team forced to contend with Australian Grand Prix ban

Related

Red Bull Lewis Hamilton Ferrari Helmut Marko Saudi Arabian Grand Prix Ollie Bearman
Red Bull boss makes BOLD Verstappen championship declaration
Red Bull

Red Bull boss makes BOLD Verstappen championship declaration

  • Yesterday 13:59
Marko sets Perez F1 deadline with ominous warning
Red Bull

Marko sets Perez F1 deadline with ominous warning

  • November 1, 2024 21:57

Latest News

GPFans Recap

FIA confirm Red Bull inspection as team face $50 MILLION battle - GPFans F1 Recap

  • Yesterday 23:57
F1 News & Gossip

F1 star faced with BRUTAL replacement calls

  • Yesterday 22:58
Latest F1 News

F1 champion in TEARY statement on devastating event

  • Yesterday 21:54
McLaren

McLaren boss delivers verdict over Norris MISTAKES in title battle

  • Yesterday 20:59
Lewis Hamilton

Hamilton offers MILLION DOLLAR reward over Mercedes investigation

  • Yesterday 19:58
McLaren

Norris handed FIA PUNISHMENT following chaotic Brazilian GP

  • Yesterday 18:58
More news

F1 Race Calendar 2024

Complete kalender 2024

Related news

More news

F1 Standings

Do Not Sell My Personal Information
Ontdek het op Google Play
x