Gabriele Minì to replace Oliver Bearman at PREMA Racing in Baku

9 September 2024

PREMA Racing have confirmed that Gabriele Minì will replace Oliver Bearman for Round 12 of the FIA Formula 2 season. It will mark the Italian’s F2 debut.

Minì finished the 2024 Formula 3 campaign second in the Standings with PREMA after narrowly missing out on the Drivers’ Championship to compatriot Leonardo Fornaroli.

He secured a race victory in the Monte Carlo Feature Race along with a further four podium finishes en route to P2 in the Standings.

The Alpine Academy talent said that he was looking forward to learning as much as possible about the car and the Championship across the weekend in Azerbaijan.

“Very happy to be joining PREMA Racing for the FIA Formula 2 event at Baku,” Minì said. “We had a strong season in 2024, and we have been fighting for the title until the last corner. Formula 2 is the main option for 2024 so it’s also very important to join early at Baku. It’s a good opportunity for me to learn with the new car and series.”

PREMA Racing Team Principal Rene Rosin added: “We cannot wait to see Gabriele make his FIA Formula 2 debut. It’s very rewarding to see him graduate to the top junior single-seater series after making his very first steps with our team back in 2020.

“It will be a useful opportunity for both him and the team. On the other hand, we want to wish Ollie the best in his second Formula 1 start and we look forward to having him back for the final part of the year.”