Oliver Bearman admits it’s ‘difficult’ to watch Kimi Antonelli winning the 2026 F1 title

Haas driver Oliver Bearman admitted it is difficult to watch former Formula 2 teammate Kimi Antonelli close in on the 2026 Formula 1 championship with Mercedes. Speaking on the BBC's Chequered Flag podcast, Bearman noted that while he finds Antonelli's dominance impressive, seeing his contemporary succeed highlights his own lack of winning opportunities despite having identical Formula 1 experience.

Antonelli enters the United States Grand Prix 102 points ahead of Mercedes teammate George Russell, having achieved eight wins and podium finishes in all but three races. Meanwhile, Bearman has scored 23 points this season and is set to remain at Haas for a third year alongside new teammate Rafael Camara.