Prema makes Oliver Bearman’s F2 extension for 2024 official
The Italian team has just announced the British driver's extension with the team for next season, via a post on its social networks.
After a first learning season in F2, Oliver Bearman will remain a second year in the antechamber of F1.
At just 18 years old, the young Briton demonstrated his talent in various promotional formulas. In 2021, he won the German and Italian F4 titles with Van Amersfoort Racing (VAR), with 26 podiums, including 17 victories, 13 pole positions in 39 races, across both categories combined. Bearman finished third in his first FIA F3 season, with Prema in 2022, with nine podiums and one victory.
Another year at Prema
This year, the driver backed by the Ferrari academy ranked sixth in his first year of F2. The Briton achieved three pole positions, secured six podiums, including four victories, and obtained 130 points.
Today, his team confirmed his extension via their X account (former Twitter).
🚨DRIVER ANNOUNCEMENT🚨@OllieBearman completes PREMA Racing’s 2024 @Formula2 lineup 🧸🇬🇧
📰British racer set for second FIA F2 season↘️https://t.co/CCbcMTKhB6
🗣️ Rosin – Team Principal
“It is great to have Ollie back with us for another year after the great seasons he had… pic.twitter.com/k3TplJPIEb— PREMA (@PREMA_Team) December 20, 2023
« Oliver Bearman completes the 2024 lineup of PREMA Racing’s Formula 2. The British driver ready for the second FIA F2 season », can be read in the post.
« I am really happy to join PREMA Racing in Formula 2 again. I’ve come a long way as a driver and as a person these two years thanks to them, and I am delighted to continue the work we do. in the next season », says the Briton.
« It’s wonderful to have Ollie back with us for another year after the excellent seasons he’s had with us so far. The way he’s adapted, improved and developed is exceptional, and we’re excited to see what progress will take us further », says Rene Rosin, Executive Director of Prema.
