'Don't Start To Talk About After Hamilton!': Vasseur Shuts Down Early Speculations

During one of his interviews, the Scuderia Ferrari team principal, Fred Vasseur, quickly ended the discussion about Hamilton's potential replacement at Ferrari.

By scoring a P7 during the first F1 race in his career as the third youngest F1 driver ever in F1, Oliver Bearman made a very good name for himself in the paddock.

The 18-year-old was already on Ferrari and Haas' radar. However, following his performance in the 2024 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, his chances of getting a seat in F1 skyrocketed.

Some already suggest he will get a place in Haas next year and then replace Lewis Hamilton in Scuderia after the end of 2026. Vasseur, on the other hand, didn't want to hear anything about that as he shut down the talks in his recent interview:

Hamilton hasn't even started racing for Ferrari, and it probably surprised the Frenchman that people had already found a replacement for the seven-time World Champion.

On the contrary, Vasseur acknowledged that Bearman's performance under immense pressure was very important. He also suggested that the 18-year-old must prove himself further in F2.

According to the words of the Haas team principal, Ayao Komatsu, the American team has scheduled six practice sessions throughout the season for the British teenager. These will give him the experience he will need should he get a seat in F1 next year.