So what exactly is the hype around Bearman? The F1 performance wasn't anything particularly special given how good the Ferrari is, but when I see the F2 performances they are not worthy of a F1 seat with any team.

I don't know too much about the kid, but looking at his past racing records, 1st in both German and Italian F4 championships in the same year (a fairly good sign of a talented driver) top 3 in F3, and then multiple race wins in F2 last season all while being only 18. I'd say that's a pretty solid platform and he's achieved more in his junior career than some of the old hands in F1 currently