The Ferrari Driver Academy has produced some of the best drivers on the current grid. Charles Leclerc, Lance Stroll. Mick Schumacher, Callum Illott, and Sergio Perez are all successful FDA products. The Italian team has now added two more talented drivers to its roaster.
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British teenager Oliver Bearman and Brazilian Rafael Chaves Camara are the new members of the FDA. The Italian team will from now on pursue their careers and give them opportunities in the top formula series.
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Bearman recently won the Formula 4 series in both Italy and Germany. He won 11 races in the season and dominated the series. He is the second British driver to join the FDA after Illot.
While Camara is a kart talent from Brazil. He impressed everyone including Ferrari by winning the WSK Champions Cup and the WSK Super Master Cup. He will try to boost his formula racing career with the same level of performance.
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Head of the Ferrari Driver Academy impressed by Oliver Bearman
As reported by Motorsport.com, FDA boss Marco Matassa was very impressed by the performance of the young Oliver Bearman. He also highlighted what attracted him to signing the teenager.
“During the days in Maranello and Fiorano, Bearman showed all the talent that he showed so clearly in his Formula 4 season,” said Matassa.
Formula 1 F1 – Mexican Grand Prix – Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez, Mexico City, Mexico – November 6, 2021, Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc in action with Carlos Sainz Jr. during practice REUTERS / Henry Romero
“In addition to his basic speed, he has other important qualities, such as the ability to give the engineers good feedback and understand in which areas he can improve while putting what he has been asked to do before it’s starting to track for the first time. ”said the FDA chief.
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Bearman was also overjoyed after signing with the Italian team. “I am very happy that I have been selected for the Ferrari Driver Academy. It’s a great way to end a really good racing season for me. Spending a week in Maranello alone was a great experience in itself, especially driving the Fiorano route.
Now I can’t wait to work at the Academy and become part of the Ferrari family and see what the future holds for me, ”said the young Briton.
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With the signing of Bearman, Ferarri has again added another fast driver to his academy. Oliver Bearman could be the next Charles Leclerc for Ferrari and the sport.
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