{"id":3192,"date":"2026-10-01T15:30:00","date_gmt":"2026-10-01T18:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/grandepremio.com\/en\/?p=3192"},"modified":"2026-10-01T14:03:50","modified_gmt":"2026-10-01T17:03:50","slug":"bearman-prepares-to-lead-haas-as-camara-closes-in-on-2027-seat","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/grandepremio.com\/en\/f1\/bearman-prepares-to-lead-haas-as-camara-closes-in-on-2027-seat\/","title":{"rendered":"Bearman prepares to lead Haas as C\u00e2mara closes in on 2027 seat"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Summary<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Bearman is preparing for a potential leadership role<\/strong> at Haas after Ocon leaves.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Briton credits his teammate with helping him understand the responsibilities of an F1 driver.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>C\u00e2mara is the leading candidate for 2027<\/strong>, but Haas has not announced its choice.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Oliver Bearman is preparing to take on <strong>greater responsibility at Haas in 2027<\/strong>, with Esteban Ocon\u2019s departure creating the possibility that the Briton becomes the team\u2019s most experienced Formula 1 driver.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Speaking during Thursday\u2019s press conference at Sepang, Bearman said his partnership with Ocon had helped him understand how a driver contributes beyond the cockpit. He now sees the change in Haas\u2019s line-up as another opportunity to develop within <a href=\"https:\/\/grandepremio.com\/en\/f1\/\">F1<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Bearman looks towards a leadership role<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Bearman explained that he could become a more established reference within the team, depending on who replaces Ocon. His assessment remained conditional: Haas has confirmed the Frenchman\u2019s departure, but has not named his successor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cI&#8217;m looking forward to coming into a new role maybe within the team as the leader,\u201d Bearman said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Asked whether he felt ready to lead, he pointed to improvements in his communication with engineers, understanding of development and ability to help the team extract performance. <strong>For Bearman, the next step involves how he works with Haas as well as how quickly he drives.<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/api.fia.com\/news\/f1-2026-bahrain-grand-prix-malaysia-thursday-press-conference-transcript?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"> <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/grandepremio.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/f1-2026-azerbaijao-classificacao-haas-oliver-bearman-01-1024x683.jpeg\" alt=\"F1 2026, AZERBAIJ\u00c3O, CLASSIFICA\u00c7\u00c3O, HAAS, OLIVER BEARMAN\" class=\"wp-image-1020316091\" srcset=\"https:\/\/grandepremio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/f1-2026-azerbaijao-classificacao-haas-oliver-bearman-01-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/grandepremio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/f1-2026-azerbaijao-classificacao-haas-oliver-bearman-01-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/grandepremio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/f1-2026-azerbaijao-classificacao-haas-oliver-bearman-01-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/grandepremio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/f1-2026-azerbaijao-classificacao-haas-oliver-bearman-01-1536x1024.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/grandepremio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/f1-2026-azerbaijao-classificacao-haas-oliver-bearman-01-2048x1366.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/grandepremio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/f1-2026-azerbaijao-classificacao-haas-oliver-bearman-01-150x100.jpeg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Oliver Bearman (Foto: Haas F1 Team)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Bearman learned from Ocon<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Bearman praised Ocon\u2019s contribution during their partnership and expressed regret at his departure. He highlighted both the Frenchman\u2019s speed and the example he had provided through his work with the team.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Briton described a substantial change in expectations when moving from junior racing to Formula 1. In the lower categories, a driver largely follows the team\u2019s instructions; at this level, engineers also look to the driver for direction, motivation and development priorities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Ocon helped Bearman adapt to that responsibility.<\/strong> The younger driver believes he has made meaningful progress since his first season and is looking forward to applying that experience in a different role. <a href=\"https:\/\/api.fia.com\/news\/f1-2026-bahrain-grand-prix-malaysia-thursday-press-conference-transcript?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"> <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Haas confirmed that <a href=\"https:\/\/grandepremio.com\/en\/f1\/haas-confirms-ocon-exit-as-camara-emerges-as-favourite-for-2027-seat\/\">Ocon will leave at the end of the 2026 season<\/a>, opening one of the remaining places on next year\u2019s grid. The Frenchman will complete the current campaign alongside Bearman. <a href=\"https:\/\/grandepremio.com\/en\/f1\/haas-confirms-ocon-exit-as-camara-emerges-as-favourite-for-2027-seat\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">GRANDE PR\u00caMIO<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">C\u00e2mara leads the race for the vacant seat<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>GRANDE PR\u00caMIO<\/strong> understands that <strong>Rafael C\u00e2mara is closing in on the Haas seat<\/strong>, while Leonardo Fornaroli has been informed that he is no longer in contention. Toyota-backed Ry\u014d Hirakawa remains the alternative in the selection process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That makes Bearman\u2019s comments particularly relevant. If Haas chooses C\u00e2mara, the Briton would partner a driver beginning his Formula 1 career and bring the experience of two full seasons with the organisation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">However, <strong>Bearman\u2019s remarks do not constitute confirmation of C\u00e2mara\u2019s signing<\/strong>. The distinction between the current favourite and the officially announced line-up remains essential until Haas makes its decision public. The latest developments are detailed in <a href=\"https:\/\/grandepremio.com\/en\/f1\/camara-closes-in-on-haas-f1-seat-as-fornaroli-drops-out-of-contention\/\"><strong>GRANDE PR\u00caMIO<\/strong>\u2019s report on C\u00e2mara\u2019s candidacy and Fornaroli\u2019s exit from contention<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Formula 1 returns this weekend, from 2\u20134 October, to Malaysia, which hosts the Bahrain Grand Prix. <strong>GRANDE PR\u00caMIO<\/strong> will cover all the action at Sepang.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">F1 today: FAQ<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Who won the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Max Verstappen won the Bahrain Grand Prix at Sepang on Sunday, 4 October, taking his first victory of the 2026 F1 season. Kimi Antonelli finished second, with Lewis Hamilton completing the podium.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why was the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia delayed?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Heavy rain initially delayed the start at Sepang. Several drivers then experienced power delivery problems during the formation procedure, forcing race control to suspend the start again. The race eventually began more than 90 minutes after its scheduled time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How far ahead is Kimi Antonelli in the F1 championship?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Kimi Antonelli leads George Russell by 84 points after finishing second at Sepang while his Mercedes teammate retired. Antonelli has 320 points, Russell has 236 and Lewis Hamilton is third with 214.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why could Bearman take a bigger role at Haas in 2027?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ocon\u2019s departure could leave Bearman as the team\u2019s most experienced Formula 1 driver, depending on who takes the vacant seat.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Oliver Bearman expects greater responsibility in 2027 after Esteban Ocon\u2019s departure, with Rafael C\u00e2mara leading the race for the vacant seat.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":1020316450,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"42wp_featured_image_caption":"Oliver Bearman","42wp_featured_image_credits":"Alexander Seregin\/ASPPA Images Europe","42wp_featured_video":"","42wp_featured_image_hidden":false,"42wp_authors_list":[{"id":4,"location":""}],"footnotes":"","42wp_breaking_news":false},"categories":[5],"tags":[375,244,203,67],"42wp_author":[4],"class_list":["post-3192","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-f1","tag-esteban-ocon","tag-haas","tag-oliver-bearman","tag-rafael-camara","42wp_author-evelyn-guimaraes"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/grandepremio.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3192","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/grandepremio.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/grandepremio.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/grandepremio.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/grandepremio.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3192"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/grandepremio.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3192\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":3193,"href":"https:\/\/grandepremio.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3192\/revisions\/3193"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/grandepremio.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1020316450"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/grandepremio.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3192"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/grandepremio.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=3192"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/grandepremio.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=3192"},{"taxonomy":"42wp_author","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/grandepremio.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/42wp_author?post=3192"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}