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Ollie Bearman for Haas at the Azerbaijan GP

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Jericoke:
https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article/bearman-to-replace-banned-magnussen-at-haas-for-azerbaijan-grand.AkCoDVRDHBHPpNdlyqMzv

Oliver Bearman, currently 15th place* in the 2024 Driver's Championship, future driver for Haas F1, will sub for Kevin Magnussen for the 2024 Azerbaijan Grand Prix.

I feel like this is a move that surprises nobody.  He's going to race for Haas next year, why not use him this year?  Gives Bearman and the team a chance to become better acquainted in a low stakes situation.

If Bearman puts up a truly impressive result (say, a podium?) would Haas then have to consider replacing K-Mag for the rest of 2024? 

(Not that I'm expecting such a result, and I figure from a contracts point of view, K-Mag would be safe for the rest of the year.  Wrapping up the Mazepin saga a few weeks ago, I doubt Haas wants to open another mess)

*Actually tied with K-Mag on 6 points, but ahead on countback

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