Ambitious Haas working on a deal with this driver for the 2027 season

Bearman is in his second season with Haas, where he regularly impresses and often beats his more experienced teammate Esteban Ocon. It is therefore entirely logical that the American team would like to continue with the Briton. To do so, a deal must first (again) be made with Ferrari, as the Italian outfit loaned Bearman to Haas until the end of 2026.

With Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton under contract at Ferrari next season, there is no place for Bearman at the Scuderia. The young Briton himself would have dared to make to take on that challenge, as he said last week when answering a question from GPblog: “I have what it takes. And also seeing someone like Kimi and even Isack, my age, my generation performing at the front is kind of validating myself because I've raced with them in F4, F3, F2.

“But I’m not disappointed or sad [that I won’t be driving for Ferrari in ’27]. It's part of my journey. I'm very much enjoying what I'm doing with Haas. I wouldn't see staying with Haas in 2027 as a bad thing. I think it's a great opportunity. The team is on a fantastic trajectory, and I'm very much enjoying the journey that we're all together." When asked whether he would definitely still be at Haas next season, the Brit kept his cards close to his chest, simply replying: "I don't know."

There is indeed no agreement with Ferrari at the moment, but all parties involved are trying to reach one, this website understands. The next question is who will be Bearman’s teammate. GPblog understands that Ocon is an option, but not the first one. Haas is reportedly looking explicitly for a Japanese driver, among other things to please its partner, Toyota. Yuki Tsunoda, who is no longer affiliated with Honda, is seen as a contender for the seat.

For Haas, quality naturally comes before nationality, which means a Japanese competitor as the second driver is anything but a given. Rafael Camara, who will likely complete at least one free practice session for Haas during the current F1 season, has also firmly put himself forward for the second seat. The Brazilian, like Bearman, is a Ferrari junior.