“A loopy weekend, I simply hope bodily I’m a bit stronger now as a result of it was a troublesome race,” mentioned Bearman, who had additionally certified on pole for the Method 2 help race the identical weekend.
“To come back again one yr on is a particular feeling, [I’ve] at all times had first rate performances right here. This observe will at all times be particular to me.
“In F2 [I] had a great automobile right here, F1 not nearly as good but it surely was a tremendous debut. [A] excessive grip observe which is enjoyable for us – a excessive pace, excessive dedication observe. Enjoyable one to drive.”
After his spectacular debut Bearman, who was Ferrari’s reserve driver final season, additionally made two stand-in performances for Haas earlier than becoming a member of the American crew full-time in 2025.
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When requested how changing into a full-time F1 driver had modified his life, Bearman mentioned: “Loads has modified. You might have extra followers and folks realizing you, [it] comes with good and unhealthy issues.
“[It’s] a part of the life in F1, what I’ve been dreaming of since I used to be younger, so I am joyful to be right here.”
