Bearman Discusses Suzuka Crash and Ferrari Seat: Up To Speed

On a new episode of the Up To Speed podcast posted on YouTube, hosts Naomi Schiff and Jolie Sharpe welcome Haas driver Ollie Bearman as their first-ever studio guest.

The young Briton, widely regarded as the most over-performing driver of the 2026 season, opens up about the violent 190mph crash that recently sparked a major safety conversation within the sport.

Ollie discusses what regulatory changes he wants to see implemented, what has finally clicked for him this year, and whether securing Lewis Hamilton's Ferrari seat is the long-term dream. He also addresses the pressure of watching his younger brother attempt to follow in his racing footsteps and reach Formula 1.

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Victor R. López is a Venezuelan journalist from Tumeremo who focuses on Formula 1 and motorsport. He covers driver news, race weekends and key stories from across the sport for F1-Fansite.com.

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