Why Bearman is taking ‘belief’ from Antonelli vs Russell battle

Haas driver Oliver Bearman has expressed his admiration for the performances of his former F2 teammate, Kimi Antonelli, who is currently fighting at the front of the F1 field with Mercedes. Reflecting on the intense rivalry between Antonelli and George Russell, particularly their wheel-to-wheel battles in Montreal, Bearman noted that their high level of competition serves as both inspiration and motivation. Currently, Bearman is competing in the midfield with Haas, while Antonelli and Red Bull's Isack Hadjar have secured seats in top-tier machinery. Watching his peers challenge established world champions like Max Verstappen gives Bearman the confidence that he too can reach the front of the grid in the future. He remains determined to continue his development and hopes to join his former rivals at the front of the pack soon.