Haas driver Oliver Bearman reflects positively on his race in São Paulo. The British racer managed to convert his eighth starting position into a sixth-place finish. Bearman’s performance has earned crucial points for Haas, which are much needed in the competitive midfield constructors’ battle.
The sprint race earlier this weekend was disappointing for Bearman. The Brit pushed Liam Lawson onto the grass on the straight leading to turn 4. Bearman received a five-second time penalty and a penalty point on his super license for the incident. In turn 4, Lawson then hit Bearman, causing the Haas driver to spin. Later that day, Bearman qualified in eighth place, but after a race full of overtaking, he eventually crossed the finish line in sixth place. After the race, the Brit was ecstatic about his strong result: “I’m very happy. I think we honestly drove a perfect race and that was the best possible result we could achieve.” Thanks to his eight earned points, Haas is now only two points behind Aston Martin in the constructors’ championship.”Bearman emphasized that the team performed exceptionally well, despite some luck due to the retirement of several competitors: “Of course, we had some luck with some cars retiring, but overall, I think we drove a fantastic race. Good strategy, good pace, and even a few overtakes, which is never easy as it always carries extra risk. But it was a very beautiful race.” Last race weekend in Mexico, Bearman drove an impressive race, finishing a commendable fourth. Reflecting on that weekend, he said: “Mexico was a bit of a surprise, but to maintain that momentum with a P6 feels fantastic. Now we have a great opportunity heading into the final three races.”
A Season to Remember
With his strong performances in Mexico and São Paulo, Bearman is having an impressive season. The Brit has already collected 40 points, making him the third highest-scoring Haas driver ever. Only Kevin Magnussen (56 points in 2018) and Nico Hülkenberg (41 points in 2024) have done better. With three races left in 2025, Bearman theoretically even has a chance to break Magnussen’s record.
In the constructors’ championship, Haas is eighth with 70 points, just two points behind Aston Martin and eight points ahead of Sauber. Racing Bulls, with 82 points, is not far off either. The American team hopes to maintain the momentum in Las Vegas and take over Racing Bulls’ sixth place. That would be Haas’ second-best result ever in Formula 1, next to the fifth place in 2018. With three Grand Prix and a sprint race left, the battle in the midfield promises to be exciting and crucial in the coming weeks.
