Bearman: Staying with Haas in 2027 is my goal despite contract silence

Oliver Bearman says his target is to stay with Haas for 2027, despite his new contract not yet being announced. The 21-year-old is in his second full F1 season with the team and remains backed by Ferrari’s driver academy. Haas has confirmed Rafael Camara will replace Esteban Ocon next year, but Bearman’s expected renewal has been slow to formalise.

Why it matters:

Bearman’s future looks straightforward, but the delay shows Haas is still working through bigger decisions. Keeping a Ferrari-linked driver with a year of midfield experience would give the team continuity alongside rookie Camara.

The details:

• Bearman told media including RacingNews365 that continuing with Haas is “very clear” and “definitely my goal,” with only a few background items being finalised.
• He said an announcement is “not really in my hands” and that if it were up to him, it would have been confirmed long ago.
• Bearman has 23 points and sits 13th, ahead of experienced teammate Ocon, but has scored only once in the last 13 rounds amid Haas’s performance struggles.
• Camara’s arrival has confirmed one half of Haas’s 2027 line-up after Ocon’s exit.

What's next:

Haas is expected to finalise Bearman’s extension once the remaining “bigger-picture” issues are resolved. For now, he must finish a difficult season strongly and secure the continuity he wants.