Bearman Cheers Antonelli's F1 Win, Fuels His Ambition

0:00On March 27, Oli Bairman reacted warmly to Kimi Antonelli's first Formula 1 victory at the Chinese Grand Prix in Shanghai. The British driver, who shares a close bond with the Italian from their Formula 2 days, said the win inspired him deeply and boosted his belief in his own potential. Bairman and Antonelli were teammates in Formula 2, where they often battled hard on track. Though their schedules keep them apart these days, mostly crossing paths at driver parades or airports, they stand touch through texts, including one, right after the race. Bairman highlighted how impressive Antonelli's performance was, especially his strong challenge against George Russell that weekend. Seeing a driver he views as equally talented claim, a win felt motivating, reinforcing that such success is within reach. Meanwhile, Bairman has kicked off the 2026 season solidly with Haas, holding fifth place in the driver's standings with 17 points, so far. With both young stars rising fast, their friendly rivalry promises to spice up the rest

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