Source – ACI Sport
The younger sibling of Oliver Bearman is scheduled to debut in a single seat.
The Bearman family name is about to gain another chapter in the motorsport world, as 15-year-old Thomas Bearman is set to make his highly anticipated single-seater debut in the Euro 4 Championship this weekend. For many, Thomas is more than just a young talent emerging through the karting ranks—he’s also the younger brother of Oliver Bearman, one of Formula 1’s brightest young stars. As Thomas steps up to the competitive Euro 4 series, all eyes will be on the younger Bearman to see if he can follow in his brother’s rapidly accelerating footsteps.
The race will take place at the Red Bull Ring in Austria, a circuit famous for its fast straights, technical corners, and high-altitude views that create the perfect blend of racing excitement. For Thomas, the Red Bull Ring marks the beginning of his journey into single-seater racing, a crucial step for many aspiring young drivers. He will drive for Hitech Grand Prix, a team that has nurtured plenty of future stars. As they field three cars for the second round of the Euro 4 series on Saturday, it’s Thomas Bearman who will take control of the third car, representing a new generation of drivers.
Thomas’ older brother Oliver has been blazing a path of his own through motorsport’s highest ranks. A member of the prestigious Ferrari Driver Academy, Oliver recently solidified his future in Formula 1 after being signed as a full-time Haas driver for next season. Oliver’s breakthrough moment came earlier this year when he was called up to replace Carlos Sainz at Ferrari after the Spaniard underwent an emergency appendectomy. That marked the first of what many believe will be countless F1 appearances for Oliver, who will now be suiting up in Haas colors at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix this weekend, temporarily filling in for Kevin Magnussen. The Dane is serving a one-race ban, and it is Oliver, the 19-year-old British sensation, who will step in.
For Oliver, this will be yet another opportunity to demonstrate why he is regarded as a future star. But as the older Bearman takes to the streets of Baku, his younger brother Thomas will be embarking on his own thrilling chapter, taking his first steps into single-seaters in Austria.
Thomas’ transition to Euro 4 is part of a larger plan to prepare him for an assault on the British F4 Championship next year, also with Hitech Grand Prix. Though his karting achievements have been impressive, moving into single-seaters is a critical moment in any driver’s career. The move marks a dramatic shift, requiring not only raw speed but also a new level of tactical awareness and adaptability to the complexities of modern motorsport.
As Thomas lines up on the grid in Austria, he will be racing in one of the most hotly contested series for up-and-coming talent. Euro 4 serves as a proving ground for young drivers looking to climb the motorsport ladder, and Thomas Bearman will be no exception. For him, the challenge lies not just in mastering the car and the competition, but also in navigating the expectations that come with being the brother of an emerging F1 star.
Despite the weight of those expectations, Thomas is no stranger to the spotlight. Over the years, he’s quietly built a reputation for being composed and determined, even as he watched his brother rise through the ranks. His progression through karting has earned him this chance, and while comparisons with his older brother are inevitable, Thomas will be focused on carving out his own identity in the sport.
While Oliver’s meteoric rise has captivated the world of F1, this weekend’s debut marks the beginning of Thomas’ own story. The Bearman brothers may find themselves racing on different circuits in different categories for now, but the motorsport world is brimming with curiosity about whether Thomas can eventually follow in Oliver’s footsteps to the highest levels of racing.
One thing is certain: the Bearman family is quickly becoming a force to be reckoned with in motorsport, and this weekend’s Euro 4 race is just the start for Thomas. The journey ahead is long, but with the same hunger and dedication that saw his brother rise to Formula 1, the younger Bearman has all the tools to begin making a name for himself, one race at a time.
