Haas Group Principal Ayao Komatsu has issued excessive reward for Oliver Bearman, describing him as being “able to be a group chief,” regardless of his extension with the group not but formalised.
The Briton has loved one other marketing campaign by which he has been in a position to show his burgeoning and appreciable abilities with the Banbury-based squad.
Bearman at present sits thirteenth within the Drivers’ standings with 23 factors, 16 greater than teammate Esteban Ocon, who will depart the group on the finish of the season.
The Frenchman will likely be changed by Bearman’s fellow Ferrari Academy alumni, Rafael Camara, the Method 2 title-leader signing on a “multi-year” deal.
Talking to media, together with Motorsport Week, upon the Brazilian’s affirmation as a Haas driver final week, Komatsu was requested about whether or not Bearman is formally confirmed to be Camara’s teammate.
“I can not go into sure contractual particulars, however for me, in fact, I’d prefer to proceed with Ollie,” the Japanese replied.
“You realize, he’s an unimaginable expertise and he’s proven superb development.
“After which this 12 months, he’s proven that, you already know, he’s able to be a group chief.”
Komatsu continued: “And then you definately even have him resting in Singapore, which was very, very spectacular. So, but it surely’s only a matter of timing. It’s only a matter of finalising sure particulars.
“However sure, you already know, it’s our intention to proceed with Ollie, however the formal announcement will come sooner or later.”
Bearman heads to Austin this weekend for the US Grand Prix, the primary of a double-header with the Mexico Metropolis GP every week later.
The shape guide suggests all good issues for the 21-year-old, having completed ninth on the Circuit of the Americas final 12 months, which he followed-up with a career-best fourth place in Mexico, after a formidable cube for positon with Max Verstappen.
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