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Bearman and Camara framed as Ferrari’s next vacancy contenders

Reports from Motorsport.com and Autosport say Ferrari’s succession planning has brought Oliver Bearman and Rafael Camara into focus for a future opening. The reports note that Bearman, a Ferrari Driver Academy member, was placed at Haas in 2025 as part of that preparation process.

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October 23, 2026
Bearman and Camara framed as Ferrari’s next vacancy contenders

Motorsport.com and Autosport both report that Ferrari’s internal succession planning has sharpened attention on Oliver Bearman and Rafael Camara as candidates for the team’s next available seat.

Both outlets describe junior-driver programmes as a key tool used by leading Formula 1 teams to prepare talent for future vacancies, while also noting that timing does not always work in a waiting driver’s favour.

The reports add that Bearman is part of the Ferrari Driver Academy and was placed at Haas for 2025 as part of Ferrari’s effort to prepare him for a possible future opportunity.

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