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Red Bull Eyes Bearman for 2026 as Potential Verstappen Successor
The Formula 1 rumor mill is working overtime; sources indicate Red Bull Racing has set its sights on Oliver Bearman as a potential successor to Max Verstappen for 2026.
By Nadia van Leeuwen - 2026-07-13T08:29:48.000Z - 1 min read
The Formula 1 paddock is buzzing with rumors regarding the future of drivers and teams, especially as eyes cautiously turn toward 2026. One striking name currently linked with a top team is Oliver Bearman.
According to recent reports, Red Bull Racing, a team that has been a dominant force in the sport for years, is showing serious interest in the young Briton. They reportedly view him as a potential candidate to take over the seat of triple world champion Max Verstappen.
The suggestion that Bearman is in frame to succeed the Dutchman highlights the immense potential attributed to him within motorsport. For the young driver, such a move would mark a meteoric rise to the absolute pinnacle.
The focus on 2026 makes sense given the major regulation changes coming into effect then. Teams are already hard at work preparing their strategies and driver lineups for that new era.
Whether these rumors ultimately materialize remains to be seen. In any case, the Formula 1 rumor mill churns on unabated, and Bearman's name will undoubtedly surface frequently in discussions over future seats.