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Haas F1's Bearman Races to Fifth in China, Eyes Championship

3/17/2026

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Oliver Bearman (Haas F1 Team driver) finished fifth at the Chinese Grand Prix after starting tenth.
The result follows a seventh-place finish in Australia, signaling a strong start to the season.
Ayao Komatsu (Haas F1 Team director) said Haas surpassed Red Bull on merit due to reliability and race pace.
Haas earned twelve points and moved to fourth in the constructors' championship, remaining optimistic about maintaining competitiveness throughout the season.

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Oliver Bearman (Haas F1 Team driver) finished fifth at the Chinese Grand Prix after starting tenth.
The result follows a seventh-place finish in Australia, signaling a strong start to the season.
Ayao Komatsu (Haas F1 Team director) said Haas surpassed Red Bull on merit due to reliability and race pace.
Haas earned twelve points and moved to fourth in the constructors' championship, remaining optimistic about maintaining competitiveness throughout the season.