Martin Brundle believes Ollie Bearman should be next in line for a seat at Ferrari after his outstanding performance at the last F1 race in Mexico.

British star Bearman qualified ninth on the grid but climbed a few places early on and kept the McLaren of Oscar Piastri behind him to finish fourth in Mexico City.

It was a career-best finish for 20-year-old rookie driver Bearman, equalling Haas ’s best-ever finish in a grand prix as well.

Bearman is a member of Ferrari’s Driver Academy, making his F1 debut as a stand-in for the Scuderia last year in Saudi Arabia , and Haas’ engine partnership with Ferrari contributed to the Brit claiming a seat in F1 this year.

Reacting to Bearman’s performance in Mexico, Sky F1’s Brundle said: "Absolutely outstanding. If you give that young

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