Joining him on his journey in Formula 2…
The Catalyst Group “Catalyst”, a global financial services firm headquartered in the Cayman Islands, is delighted to announce a partnership with British racing talent Ollie Bearman as he enters the FIA Formula 2 Championship for the 2023 season.
17-year-old Ferrari Academy driver, Ollie Bearman, joins the season with his eyes set on success after finishing his 2022 season in Formula 3 in third place. Remaining with Prema Racing for the move to F2, Bearman joins teammate Frederik Vesti for what promises to be an exciting season.
The hottest property in British motorsport, Ollie has already impressed the motorsport world with his skills and tenacity, this next step up into Formula 2 is a real opportunity for him to showcase his talent on the quest for Formula 1.
Bearman expressed excitement about the sponsorship, stating that he is “honoured to partner with Catalyst”; a business that “truly shares his passion for excellence and determination to succeed.”
Oliver Bearman in the Prema Racing no. 8 car during pre-season testing at the Sakhir circuit in Bahrain, February 2023.
Catalyst has seen enormous global expansion following the launch of its innovative tech-focused financial services firm in 2020. This partnership represents a fantastic opportunity to showcase the brand on the international stage, co-founder & co-managing partner, Benjamin Reid commented, “Formula One is one of the fastest growing sports in the world. Operating at the pinnacle of motorsport, F1 teams thrive based on their ability to harness technology and develop talented personnel that work collaboratively as a team. There couldn’t be a greater symmetry with our business that puts innovation and people at the heart of what we do.
We are delighted to partner with a young talent who has F1 firmly in his sights and who can represent the Catalyst brand around the globe. We see this partnership, along with our other sponsorship activities that include 345 FC’s youth football program here in the Cayman Islands, and the Cayman Islands Cycling Association (CICA) – as great ways to associate our brand with likeminded organizations investing in the future of sporting talent.”
Fans can follow Ollie’s journey through the 14-round season when it gets underway at the Sakhir International Circuit, Bahrain, from 3rd March.
