Thomas Bearman
The 15-year-old from Chelmsford, UK made the first step up from karting to single-seaters with Hitech Pulse-Eight at the end of this season, taking part in the final two rounds of British F4 and in Round 2 of the Euro 4 Championship at the Red Bull Ring in September. He will remain with Hitech for 2025.
The transition from karting to single-seaters is always a challenging initiation, but by his second British F4 event, Bearman had started to hit his stride. In the second race of the season finale at Brands Hatch two weeks ago he finished in ninth place, taking the second step on the podium in the Rookies’ Cup. He started Race 3 from 15 th on the Grid and gained five places to take the chequered flag in P10, stepping onto the Rookies’ Podium for a second time and securing further Championship points to open his British F4 career tally.
At those two events, Bearman had the opportunity to race alongside and take inspiration from teammates Deagen Fairclough, the newly-crowned 2024 British F4 Champion, and Reza Seewooruthun, the other half of Hitech GP’s formidable duo, who finished third overall.
Prior to transitioning to single-seaters, Bearman has worked his way through the ranks in karting, competing in the British Karting Championship – Junior Rotax, UKC Karting Championship – Junior Rotax, RMC Euro Trophy – Senior Rotax, and BNL Karting Series – Senior Rotax. His progression mirrors that of his older brother, F1 driver Ollie Bearman, whose entry step from karts to cars was also Formula 4.
Quick-fire Q&A:
From: Chelmsford, Essex, UK
Nearest British F4 circuit: Brands Hatch
At what age and in what discipline did you start out in motorsport?
Karting, aged 8
What is your biggest achievement in motorsport so far?
Winning two Rookie Cup podiums at Brands Hatch GP in only my second round of racing in British F4
Why have you chosen British F4 for 2025?
Coming from karting, it was my goal to transition into single seaters and make my next steps in my racing career
Favourite track on the British F4 calendar?
Silverstone GP
What are your hobbies and interests outside motorsport?
Sim racing, gym
What is an interesting fact people may not know about you?
I’m currently learning how to play golf
Favourite food? Chicken
Pre-race hype song? Eye of the Tiger
Dream road car? Ferrari
Favourite F1 driver/team? Ferrari
Favourite sportsperson? Ollie Bearman
Where do you want to be in 5 years’ time? In F1 with my brother Ollie
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