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Bearman Rejects Hamilton Successor Talk After Mexico Breakthrough

He calls the fourth place in Mexico fortunate, prioritizing steady points with Haas.

Overview

  • The Haas rookie said speculation about replacing Lewis Hamilton at Ferrari is not a focus and that he will keep his head down.
  • He described the Mexico City result as a lucky outcome and cautioned against expecting repeat top‑four finishes in the remaining races.
  • The official F1 website and pundits including Martin Brundle, Jacques Villeneuve and James Hinchcliffe have floated him as an heir apparent at Ferrari.
  • Haas’s recent upgrade delivered strong race pace in Mexico, though the team does not expect that to translate into regular top‑five results.
  • Bearman holds 13th in the standings with 32 points, two ahead of teammate Esteban Ocon.