Ollie Bearman has branded Kimi Antonelli’s maiden Components 1 win as “very particular”.
The Briton watched his former Components 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 be capable of attain the identical milestone sooner or later.
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“We textual content. We despatched one another a message after the race,” Bearman informed on Sky Sports activities F1, when requested if he had spoken to his former team-mate following his win.
“I did not get to see him in particular person. I feel he was very busy after that race. However truthfully, it was very particular to see. We knew one another all through single-seaters. We have been team-mates in Components 2 and have an important relationship each 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. Generally 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.
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Oliver Bearman, Haas F1 Crew
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“But it surely was actually particular to see Kimi win. He had an unimaginable weekend. It is cool. It is actually, actually cool. And he put the combat to George that weekend as effectively. It’ll be a extremely fascinating season between the 2.
“I do know that Kimi is extremely proficient, so it makes me completely satisfied 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 by way of what we will obtain, and Kimi has gained a race. In order that fills me with confidence that, hopefully, sooner or later, I can do the identical.”
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Whereas Antonelli claimed his first win, Bearman has additionally had a powerful begin to the 2026 season with Haas. He at the moment sits fifth within the drivers’ standings with 17 factors.
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