Haas team boss Ayao Komatsu says Oliver Bearman's outstanding Formula 1 debut for Ferrari shows he deserves a full-time chance, but played down suggestions he will move to Haas.
Bearman deputised for Carlos Sainz from third free practice onwards at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix after the Spaniard required surgery for appendicitis. Despite getting only a single one-hour practice session on a high-speed circuit that is difficult to master, the 18-year-old was immediately on the pace and just missed out on reaching Q3.
Against the backdrop of those performances, Komatsu felt it would be 'very unfair' to talk up Bearman as his future driver and claimed he would be happy to stick to his current line-up as things stand. 'He deserves a chance next year, I guess,' Komatsu replied when asked about the signal Bearman had sent to the entire paddock. ' penalty aside, Kev's done fantastic today. Nico delivered as well.
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