F1 LIVE | Bearman backed to win titles, Perez drops insight on F1 retirement

Former Scuderia Ferrari mechanic Jock Clear has expressed confidence in Oliver Bearman’s prospects of someday winning the drivers’ championship.

The 62-year-old, who was full of praise for the Haas driver, highlighted how Bearman has already shown early signs of possibly winning a drivers’ title.

Clear also drew comparisons to Charles Leclerc, whom he also believes has what it takes to someday clinch a drivers’ crown.

Sergio Perez has confirmed that his stint with Cadillac will represent the final major challenge of his Formula 1 career.

The Mexican is set to embark on his fifteenth season in Formula 1, returning to the pinnacle of the sport after a year away from the grid following his departure from Red Bull at the end of 2024 and a 2025 campaign spent on the sidelines.

Speaking as a guest on the Cracks podcast for Oso Trava, Perez said he hopes to bring his career to a close by helping drive the growth of the Cadillac project.

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