Ollie Bearman has branded Kimi Antonelli’s maiden System 1 win as “very particular”.
The Briton watched his former System 2 team-mate clinch his first grand prix victory on the Chinese language Grand Prix on the Shanghai Worldwide Circuit, which he claimed gave him confidence that he would have the ability to attain the identical milestone in the future.
“We textual content. We despatched one another a message after the race,” Bearman advised Jenson Button on Sky Sports activities F1, when requested if he had spoken to his former team-mate following his win.
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“I did not get to see him in particular person. I feel he was very busy after that race. However actually, it was very particular to see. We knew one another all through single-seaters. We had been team-mates in System 2 and have a terrific relationship every time we get to see one another.
“It is extremely uncommon now; we solely actually see one another on the drivers’ parade, and passing by means of the airport. Typically we’re on the identical flight, however typically we’re so busy with our personal lives that we do not get to spend time collectively.
“However it was actually particular to see Kimi win. He had an unimaginable weekend. It is cool. It is actually, actually cool. And he put the struggle to George that weekend as effectively. It may be a very fascinating season between the 2.
Oliver Bearman, Haas F1 Group
Picture by: Simon Galloway / LAT Photos through Getty Photos
“I do know that Kimi is extremely proficient, so it makes me completely happy to see that. I had an excellent battle with Kimi all through my yr in F2. I do know that we’re an analogous degree when it comes to what we are able to obtain, and Kimi has gained a race. In order that fills me with confidence that, hopefully, in the future, I can do the identical.”
Whereas Antonelli claimed his first win, Bearman has additionally had a powerful begin to the 2026 season with Haas. He at present sits fifth within the drivers’ standings with 17 factors.
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