Hardware verified: December 2025 ยท Last reviewed: January 2026
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EST. SETUP VALUE
Unknown
Not publicly documented
SIM PLATFORM
iRacing
Confirmed active
F1 DEBUT
Saudi 2024
Substituting for Sainz
AGE
19 years old
Born May 8, 2005
ESPORTS WIN
2020
Isolation F3 Esports
โ ๏ธ Setup Documentation Status
Oliver Bearman's specific home sim racing equipment has not been publicly documented by any major sim racing database, forum, or equipment tracking site as of January 2026.
While Bearman is a confirmed active iRacing user who credits virtual racing for real-world performance gains, his specific hardware setup represents a notable gap in the sim racing community's documentation of F1 driver rigs.
๐ What We Know: Oliver Bearman is unquestionably an active sim racer. At the 2025 Japanese Grand Prix, he explicitly credited iRacing for his surprise Q3 qualifying appearance. He also competed in iRacing esports events during the COVID-19 pandemic. However, unlike F1 peers whose setups are well-documented (Max Verstappen, Lando Norris, Charles Leclerc), Bearman's personal equipment specifications remain absent from public records.
โ Verified: iRacing History & Usage
"I was going as tight as I could to the wall. I was doing it since FP1. I thought that's the real iRacing line there."โ Oliver Bearman, 2025 Japanese Grand Prix at Suzuka (explaining his surprise Q3 appearance)
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Verified Sim Racing Activity
| Item | Details | Source | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary Platform | iRacing | Multiple interviews + esports participation | Verified |
| Suzuka iRacing Reference | Used iRacing line for Q3 at 2025 Japanese GP | Post-qualifying interview | Verified |
| Isolation F3 Esports | Won April 2020 Road America feature race | iRacing/esports records | Verified |
| Interlagos Preparation | Only drove Interlagos "in a video game" before 2024 race | Haas Team Principal Ayao Komatsu | Verified |
| EA Sports F1 Usage | Used F1 game for track learning | Komatsu interview | Verified |
๐ Sim Racing Timeline
April 2020
Isolation Dallara F3 Esports Win โ During the COVID-19 pandemic, teenage Bearman competed in the iRacing Isolation Dallara F3 Esports series, winning the Road America feature race.
November 2024
Interlagos Virtual Preparation โ Haas Team Principal Ayao Komatsu revealed Bearman had only driven Interlagos "in a video game" (EA Sports F1) before racing there in 2024.
April 2025
Suzuka iRacing Line โ At the Japanese GP, Bearman credited iRacing for his surprise Q3 qualifying appearance, specifically referencing using "the real iRacing line" through the wall-hugging sections.
๐ง Hardware Information
โ ๏ธ Limited Verification: Unlike drivers such as Max Verstappen or Lando Norris, Oliver Bearman's home sim racing equipment has not been publicly showcased, streamed, or documented. The information below represents claims found in various sources but could not be independently verified through primary sources.
โ ๏ธ Reported Equipment (Unverified)
| Component | Reported Model | Source | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pedals | Simucube ActivePedal (Dual?) | Reddit r/simracing post (unlocatable) | Reported |
| Wheelbase | Unknown | โ | Unknown |
| Steering Wheel | Unknown | โ | Unknown |
| Cockpit | Described as "simple personal rig" | JeuxVideo.com (French) | Estimated |
| Display | Unknown | โ | Unknown |
| PC Specs | Unknown | โ | Unknown |
[Pedals] Simucube ActivePedal (Reported) ReportedUnconfirmed
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โ ๏ธ Unverified: A Reddit post on r/simracing reportedly showed Bearman's Instagram with "dual Simucube ActivePedal Ultimates." However, the Reddit thread (ID: 1pqi17l) could not be located through extensive searching, and no sim racing community analysis of this post was found.
If true, the Simucube ActivePedal represents cutting-edge pedal technology using active force feedback rather than traditional springs or elastomers. The "dual" configuration would suggest both throttle and brake using this technology.
Claimed Model Simucube ActivePedal Ultimate
Configuration Dual (throttle + brake)
Est. Price (if true) ~$4,200 for pair
Verification Status Source not found
[Cockpit] "Simple Personal Rig" EstimatedUnspecified
๐ช
โน๏ธ Partial Info: A French gaming site (JeuxVideo.com) described Bearman's setup as "un simple rig personnel" (a simple personal rig) without providing specific brand or model information.
The description suggests Bearman may use a more modest setup compared to some of his F1 peers. This could indicate an entry-to-mid-level cockpit from brands like Playseat, Next Level Racing, or GT Omega, or a custom aluminum profile rig.
Description "Simple personal rig"
Specific Brand Unknown
Position Unknown (likely F1-style)
โ Disproven Claims
[Partnership] Next Level Racing Disproven
โ Disproven: Research found no evidence of any partnership, sponsorship, or relationship between Oliver Bearman and Next Level Racing.
The NLR ambassadors page lists British racing driver Olli Caldwell (FIA F3 driver) who uses an F-GT Elite cockpit โ potential confusion may stem from the similar first names ("Ollie" vs "Olli"). Bearman's confirmed sponsors include Aventum Group (his father's insurance firm), Eurospares, and FunderPro, with no sim racing equipment brands among his partnerships.
๐ค Why Is Bearman's Setup Undocumented?
Several factors likely explain the information gap compared to other F1 drivers:
Relative Newcomer Full-time F1 only from 2025
No Streaming Presence Unlike Norris/Leclerc
Pro Simulator Access Ferrari Maranello + Haas facilities
No Equipment Sponsors No commercial incentive to showcase
Age Factor Only 19 โ career focus over content
๐ข Professional Simulator Access
๐ฏ Key Point: As a Ferrari Driver Academy member and Haas F1 driver, Bearman has access to world-class professional simulators that likely reduce his reliance on a home setup for serious preparation work.
๐ด Ferrari Simulator (Maranello)
As a Ferrari Driver Academy member, Bearman has access to Ferrari's state-of-the-art simulator facility in Maranello, Italy. This is used for F1 car development and track preparation.
Location Maranello, Italy
Type Full motion F1 simulator
Access FDA drivers
โซ Haas F1 Simulator
As Haas's 2025 race driver, Bearman has access to the team's simulator facilities for race preparation, setup work, and development programs.
Location UK/US facilities
Type Professional F1 simulator
Access Haas race drivers
๐ฌ Quotes About Sim Racing
"I was going as tight as I could to the wall. I was doing it since FP1. I thought that's the real iRacing line there."โ Oliver Bearman, 2025 Japanese Grand Prix at Suzuka
"He had only driven Interlagos in a video game."โ Ayao Komatsu, Haas Team Principal, on Bearman's 2024 Brazil GP preparation
โ Oliver Bearman Setup FAQ
Does Oliver Bearman use sim racing?
Yes, confirmed. Oliver Bearman is an active iRacing user who has publicly credited virtual racing for real-world performance gains. At the 2025 Japanese GP, he specifically mentioned using "the real iRacing line" during qualifying. He also competed in iRacing esports events during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, winning a feature race.
What sim racing setup does Oliver Bearman use?
Unknown/Undocumented. Unlike F1 peers such as Max Verstappen or Lando Norris whose setups are well-documented, Bearman's specific home equipment has not been publicly disclosed. A French gaming site described it only as "un simple rig personnel" (a simple personal rig). Some social media posts reportedly showed Simucube ActivePedal usage, but this could not be independently verified.
Has Oliver Bearman competed in esports racing?
Yes. During the COVID-19 pandemic in April 2020, teenage Bearman competed in the Isolation Dallara F3 Esports series on iRacing, winning the Road America feature race. This demonstrates his years-long engagement with competitive sim racing.
Does Bearman have a partnership with Next Level Racing?
No โ this appears to be a case of mistaken identity. Research found no evidence of any partnership between Oliver Bearman and Next Level Racing. The NLR ambassadors page lists Olli Caldwell (a different FIA F3 driver with a similar first name) who uses their products. Bearman's confirmed sponsors include Aventum Group, Eurospares, and FunderPro โ no sim racing equipment brands.
Why is Bearman's setup not publicly known?
Several factors explain this information gap:
โข Newcomer status: Bearman only became a full-time F1 driver in 2025 and hasn't yet built the media presence around sim racing that veterans like Norris developed over years
โข No streaming: Unlike Norris or Leclerc, Bearman hasn't publicly streamed iRacing sessions where equipment would be visible
โข Pro simulator access: As a Ferrari FDA member and Haas driver, he has access to professional simulators at Maranello and Haas facilities
โข No equipment sponsorships: Without sim racing brand partnerships, there's no commercial incentive to showcase equipment
โข Newcomer status: Bearman only became a full-time F1 driver in 2025 and hasn't yet built the media presence around sim racing that veterans like Norris developed over years
โข No streaming: Unlike Norris or Leclerc, Bearman hasn't publicly streamed iRacing sessions where equipment would be visible
โข Pro simulator access: As a Ferrari FDA member and Haas driver, he has access to professional simulators at Maranello and Haas facilities
โข No equipment sponsorships: Without sim racing brand partnerships, there's no commercial incentive to showcase equipment
What games/sims does Bearman use?
Confirmed:
โข iRacing โ Primary platform, used for esports competition and track preparation
โข EA Sports F1 โ Used for learning tracks like Interlagos
Unknown: No confirmed use of ACC, rFactor 2, or other platforms in professional contexts as of late 2025.
โข iRacing โ Primary platform, used for esports competition and track preparation
โข EA Sports F1 โ Used for learning tracks like Interlagos
Unknown: No confirmed use of ACC, rFactor 2, or other platforms in professional contexts as of late 2025.
๐ Sources & Verification
Verified Sources (Tier 1)
- Reddit r/formula1 โ Bearman's Suzuka iRacing line quote from 2025 Japanese GP
- Reddit r/formula1 โ Discussion of Bearman's iRacing involvement
- Ferrari Official โ Oliver Bearman Ferrari Driver Academy profile
- Wikipedia โ Career history and biographical information
Unverified/Unable to Locate
- Reddit r/simracing post (1pqi17l) โ "F1 driver Ollie Bearman is ONE OF US!" thread allegedly showing dual Simucube ActivePedals from Instagram. Could not be located through extensive searching.
- Instagram sim setup post โ Referenced in Perplexity research but not indexed. May have been a Story (ephemeral content).
- Next Level Racing partnership โ Disproven. Olli Caldwell (different driver) is the NLR ambassador.
Secondary Sources
- Next Level Racing Facebook โ Post about Bearman (does not indicate partnership/sponsorship)
- JeuxVideo.com (French) โ Described setup as "un simple rig personnel"
๐ Verification Methodology:
Extensive searches conducted across Reddit, Instagram, major sim racing databases (BestSimRigs.com, BoxThisLap, MySimRig.nl), manufacturer ambassador pages, and motorsport journalism. Most equipment claims could not be verified through primary sources. Last audit: January 2026.
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