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Helmut Marko Reveals Oliver Bearman Was on Red Bull’s Radar

Published 03/20/2024, 9:17 AM EDT

We’re almost at the Australian GP race weekend, however, the talk of the town from the last race is still relevant. We’re talking about Oliver Bearman, the youngster who took Formula 1 by storm in just half a race weekend. The Englishman has impressed many and we’re to come across a negative comment about Bearman’s race. He has impressed the entire sport to a degree that almost everyone expects to see him on the grid in 2025, even Red Bull’s Helmut Marko. Moreover, Marko revealed how the youngster was on Red Bull’s radar but he was already a Ferrari man.

The Red Bull taskmaster is burdened with the task of looking after Red Bull’s youth and deciding their future within the Red Bull family. This is exactly how young Oliver Bearman was linked with the Austrian team and its subsidiary. Marko revealed, in his conversation with OE24, how they looked into the possibility of singing Bearman.

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When asked if he would’ve signed Bearman for the Visa Cash App RB team, Marko made an honest confession. “We actually had an informative conversation with him, but he was already at the Ferrari Academy. It is unimaginable that we would train him for Ferrari,” said Marko. A Red Bull team training a Ferrari prospect, a reality Marko cannot fathom.

However, even if Bearman cannot drive for Ferrari for the next few years, we have a feeling his heart lies with the Italian team. He made it evident when he expressed his feelings after the Saudi Arabian GP.

Oliver Bearman reveals how he lived his dream during the Saudi Arabian GP weekend

From securing your first-ever pole in a racing series to being promoted to the pinnacle of motorsport for the same weekend. Sounds too good to be true but that’s exactly what happened with the young Brit. Not only the call-up, but Bearman also put his best foot forward in his once-in-a-lifetime opportunity and showcased his talents behind an F1 single-seater to the world.

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A surreal opportunity that was a dream come true for Bearman.

“It’s a childhood dream come true,” said Bearman. “First of all, making your debut in a Ferrari. It’s an incredible achievement and I’m very proud of it, becoming the youngest British rider is also a great achievement and I think I was the third youngest rider ever, which is really fantastic.”

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Marko was right about training a die-hard Ferrari faithful because that’s exactly who Bearman is and this statement is proof. We hope he fulfills his dream of driving for Ferrari.

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Mahim is a senior Formula 1 writer at EssentiallySports. With a Diploma in Sports Management, he ventured into sports journalism for his sheer passion for F1. Mahim has written over 2000 articles during his tenure at ES, and his expertise is in perspective pieces and core sports coverage.

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Helmut Marko Reveals Oliver Bearman Was on Red Bull’s Radar

Oliver Bearman reveals how he lived his dream during the Saudi Arabian GP weekend

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