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Ollie Bearman to race for Haas in 2025

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Oliver Bearman will become the fourth British driver on the Formula 1 grid next season after signing to race for the US-based Haas team. The 19-year-old, who impressed in finishing seventh on his F1 debut for Ferrari at this year’s Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, has signed what Haas calls a “multi-year contract”. It is still unclear who will partner Bearman at the team next season with current drivers Nico Hulkenberg destined for Kick Sauber while Kevin Magnussen remains in the dark on his future.

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Russell wins in Austria as Verstappen and Norris collide

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Mercedes’ George Russell won the Austrian Grand Prix after a collision between Max Verstappen and Lando Norris while they were fighting for the lead. Red Bull’s Verstappen was given a 10-second penalty for causing a collision with Norris after he moved over on the McLaren driver while Norris was trying to pass. The Briton was forced into retirement. Oscar Piastri finished second ahead of the Ferrari of Carlos Sainz.

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Andretti team’s bid to join F1 grid in 2026 rejected

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Formula 1 has rejected Andretti’s bid to join the grid as an 11th team in the 2025 or 2026 seasons but the door remains open for 2028. F1 said it would “look differently on an application for the entry of a team into the 2028 championship with a GM power unit as either a works team or a GM customer team.

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Charles Leclerc extends contract at Ferrari beyond 2024 season

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Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc says he is “pleased” to have extended his contract with the team for “several more seasons to come”. The 26-year-old made his Formula 1 debut with Sauber before signing a five-year contract after an impressive first season with the team in 2019. Monegasque Leclerc finished fifth in the drivers’ championship last season.

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Guenther Steiner leaves role as team principal of Haas as Ayao Komatsu takes over

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Guenther Steiner has left Haas with immediate effect ahead of the 2024 F1 season after the team’s disappointing performances. Ayao Komatsu has been promoted from director of engineering to team principal ahead of the new season, the 47 year old will be charged with lifting the team off the bottom of the Constructors’ Championship.

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