Oliver Bearman claims Andrea Kimi Antonelli ‘deserves’ to be in F1 amidst growing 2025 Mercedes interest
Andrea Kimi Antonelli has been impressive for Prema Racing in F2 and has been applauded for his abilities by many.
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Oliver Bearman and Andrea Kimi Antonelli (via IMAGO)
The F2 Prema Racing sensation Andrea Kimi Antonelli has been the talk of the town amidst rumors of a 2025 move to Mercedes. In light of these speculations, Oliver Bearman has deemed his teammate Kimi Antonelli deserving of a promotion to Formula 1.
Haas F1 announced the signing of Oliver Bearman for the upcoming season a few weeks ago. Bearman impressed many in his debut race for Ferrari this year at Jeddah, filling in for a surgery-bound Carlos Sainz.
The British youngster has backed Antonelli’s abilities, stating that he wishes to compete for the world championship against the latter, someday in their career Formula 1 career. Bearman and Kimi have been influential for Prema Racing this season in the F2 championship as well.
I hope for him that he will be in F1 as well because he deserves it. One day I hope to fight for a world championship with him because I think that’s the trajectory that we’re both aiming for.Oliver Bearman via Formula1
Bearman’s debut for Haas next year will be stern yet exciting for him as he looks to excel at the pinnacle of motor racing. As for Andrea Kimi Antonelli, he will have to wait on a decision while performing to the peak of his abilities in hopes of a promotion in 2025.
Oliver Bearman dreams of ‘winning a world championship’ with Ferrari
Oliver Bearman has been associated with Ferrari since 2021 and has been nurtured as a driver through their academy as well. Bearman has therefore conveyed his gratitude to the Maranello-based outfit, wishing for a dream to drive for them.
Of course, I want to win world championships, and to do that with Ferrari is my dream. They’ve been supporting me since 2021. They decided to trust in me, and even just to put me behind the wheel in Jeddah was a big risk from Ferrari’s side. That shows that they believe in me, that they trust in my capability, and of course one day I would love to win a championship, especially with Ferrari.Oliver Bearman via the same interview
Ferrari called upon the 19-year-old youngster to fill in for Carlos Sainz, who missed the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix this year. Bearman’s call-up was immediate yet effective as he finished P7 in his first-ever F1 race.
The British driver has since shown appreciation for the trust placed in him by the Maranello-based team. He will now seek to learn and diversify his skills in order to become a worthy competitor in F1 in the coming years.
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