Oliver Bearman

Oliver Bearman

Oliver Bearman: A Brief Biography

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Oliver James Bearman is a British racing driver who competes in the FIA Formula 2 Championship for Prema and is a reserve driver in Formula One for Ferrari and Haas. Oliver has been a member of the Ferrari Driver Academy since 2022 and made his debut in Formula One at the 2024 Saudi Arabian Gand Prix, substituting for Carlos Sainz Jr. Oliver is set to compete for Haas alongside teammate Esteban Ocon in the Formula One World Championship from 2025.

Oliver Bearman Personal Information

NameOliver James Bearman
Age19 years old as of November 2024
DOB8 May 2005
NationalityBritish
Mother NameTerri Bearman
Father nameDavid Bearman
ProfessionMotorsports
Net WorthNot Disclosed
Height1.85 m (6 ft)
Weight60 kg
EducationAttended King Edward VI Grammar School
Relationship StatusNot Disclosed

Oliver Bearman’s Early Life

Oliver started karting at age seven and won national and continental championships. In 2020, he moved to junior formulae and won the 2021 Italian F4 Championship and the ADAC F4 Championship the same year. Oliver’s consistent performance saw him graduating to Formula 3 in 2022 where he finished third in his rookie season. In 2023, Oliver progressed to the Formula 2 Championship, winning six times.

After being named as one of the finalists of the Ferrari Driver Academy’s Scouting World Final in October 2021, Bearman was shortly confirmed to join the academy. His first Formula One car experience came when he tested for Ferrari at Fiorano. His free practice debut came at the 2023 Mexico City Grand Prix with the Haas F1 Team. On January 27, 2024, Bearman was confirmed as Ferrari’s and Team Haas’ reserve driver for the 2024 season. Oliver is set to compete for Haas alongside teammate Esteban Ocon in the Formula One World Championship from 2025.

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Oliver Bearman’s Personal Life

Oliver was born on 8 May 2005 in Havering, London. He grew up in Chelmsford, Essex, where he attended King Edward VI Grammar School and left at 16 to join the Ferrari Driver Academy in Modena, Italy. In an interview, Oliver stated that besides racing, he likes to enjoy spending time with his family, going on bike rides, and is fond of being active outdoors. Oliver also stated that he is very fond of animals and tries to support animal rights initiatives whenever he can.

Oliver Bearman’s Family Background

Oliver was born to parents David Bearman and Terri Bearman on May 8, 2005. He has a younger brother - Thomas Bearman - a racing driver, and a younger sister. Oliver comes from a financially sound family with his father being the founder and chief executive officer of the insurance firm Aventum Group.

Oliver Bearman’s Girlfriend

Oliver was in a relationship with Estelle Ogilivy but the couple separated in 2024. Estelle is a law student and an online influencer.

Oliver Bearman’s Kids

Oliver does not have any kids.

Oliver Bearman’s Social Media

Oliver is active on X and Instagram with 167.4K followers on X and 2.3 million followers on Instagram. His posts on Instagram are mostly about his life on the track whereas on X, his posts consist of both his life on the track and his personal life.

Instagram Link- https://www.instagram.com/olliebearman/?hl=en

X Link- https://x.com/OllieBearman/media?lang=en

Oliver Bearman Brand Ambassador

Oliver is a brand ambassador for a brand named Modex. Modex is a Web3 brand dedicated to revolutionizing the way sports and businesses engage with their audiences.

Oliver Bearman’s Investments

Oliver has a partnership with Aventum Group, an insurance company founded by his father, David Bearman.

Oliver Bearman’s Career Stats

Oliver started racing in the Formula 2 Championship in 2023 winning several races across two seasons. He has had 39 races so far in F2 and has won six with four pole positions, two fastest laps, and securing eight podiums. He had a best finish of 6th in 2023 and currently drives for Prema Racing. Olive debuted in Formula One at the 2024 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix and has appeared in three races so far but has not managed to secure a win

Oliver Bearman’s Formula 1 Records

There are no current records broken or established by Oliver yet.

Oliver Bearman’s Race Wins/Podium Finishes

Formula 2 Championship Results

Grand PrixYearTeamPodium Place
Baku FIA F22023Prema Racing1
Baku FIA F22023Prema Racing1
Barcelona F22023Prema Racing1
Monza F22023Prema Racing1
Spielberg F22023Prema Racing1
Monza F22023Prema Racing1

Oliver Bearman’s Contract

Oliver is signed by Haas F1 Team on a multi-year contract beginning with the start of the 2025 FIA Formula 1 World Championship. Oliver is driving for Prema Racing in the Formula 2 Championship and is a reserve driver for Ferrari in Formula One.

Oliver Bearman Awards

Due to his consistent performance in the F4 championship claiming two F4 titles, Oliver was nominated for the Autosport BRDC Awards and was awarded the Henry Surtees Award for most outstanding performance by a BRDC rising star in 2021.

FAQs on Oliver Bearman

A. Oliver Bearman drives for Prema Racing in FIA Formula 2.

A. Oliver Bearman is a member of the Ferrari Drivers Academy.

A. Rene Rosin is the team principal of Prema Racing.

A. Oliver Bearman’s father- David Bearman is the founder and chief executive officer of the insurance firm Aventum Group.

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