Oliver Bearman delivered an impressive performance in the second practice session of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, finishing fourth overall despite earlier challenges. A power loss during FP1 hindered his day, but he quickly bounced back in FP2, exhilarated by the car’s performance and speed. Bearman highlighted the competitive nature of the midfield and emphasized the importance of optimizing for qualifying to secure valuable points in the Constructors’ Championship.
By the Numbers
- Bearman finished FP2 in P4, just four-tenths behind session leader Lando Norris.
- A mere five-tenths could drop a driver outside the top 10 in qualifying.
State of Play
- The midfield is tightly packed, with only tenths of a second separating drivers.
- Haas is in a late-season battle with Aston Martin for seventh in the Constructors’ Championship.
What’s Next
Looking ahead to qualifying, Bearman aims to further enhance the car’s setup for optimal one-lap performance to avoid tight margins and secure a strong starting position.
Bottom Line
Bouncing back from early setbacks, Bearman’s performance illustrates the potential of the Haas car and sets the stage for a critical qualifying session that could impact the team’s championship standings.
