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Haas' Bearman Optimistic After Strong Azerbaijan Practice Finish

9/20/2025

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Ollie Bearman finished fifth in Free Practice 2 at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, expressing optimism for Haas, stating, "we look to be in the fight."
He recorded a time 0.598 seconds behind Lewis Hamilton on medium compound tires.
Bearman noted improvements in top speed from FP1 to FP2 despite brake issues.
Esteban Ocon placed eighth, three-tenths behind Bearman.
Haas aims to optimize setups and tire strategy for better qualifying performance.

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Ollie Bearman finished fifth in Free Practice 2 at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, expressing optimism for Haas, stating, "we look to be in the fight."
He recorded a time 0.598 seconds behind Lewis Hamilton on medium compound tires.
Bearman noted improvements in top speed from FP1 to FP2 despite brake issues.
Esteban Ocon placed eighth, three-tenths behind Bearman.
Haas aims to optimize setups and tire strategy for better qualifying performance.