Ferrari Academy member Oliver Berman made his Formula 1 racing debut last week with a test day at the Fiorano circuit in a Ferrari SF-21. In Austin, Scuderia boss Frederic Vasseur confirmed that the British driver will continue to compete in Formula 2 next season and will conduct several training sessions in Formula 1.
Frederic Vasseur: “In 2024, Oliver will continue to compete in Formula 2. Now the transition from the junior series to Formula 1 has become more difficult, because we no longer carry out tests and as the season progresses the number of stages with sprints and only one Friday training decreases. to.
In the winter the team only has three test days, during which it is difficult for a young driver to adapt to Formula 1. As a result, debutants do not always achieve success. Oscar Piastri is doing a great job, but this is due to the fact that he had a whole year to prepare, and during this time he got used to the Formula 1 car.
We have to prepare Oliver early [к Формуле 1], that’s why we’re giving him the opportunity to provide two training sessions this season. Next year he will probably do more free practice as we prepare him for the future. So far, Berman has done very well in the youth series, but we know he still has a long way to go before he gets into Formula 1.”
Source: F1 News
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