Bearman walks away
Haas celebrated securing P4 in the Constructors' standings — and relief followed after Ollie Bearman walked away from a major crash, captured in a team video that went viral (≈3.9K likes). ( )
The incident occurred at Suzuka’s Spoon Curve on lap 22 when Bearman lost control while attempting to pass Alpine’s Franco Colapinto, ending his race. (formula1.com) Telemetry and on‑site estimates put the impact at roughly 50g, with closing speeds reported around 308 km/h (191 mph) at the point of contact. (gpfans.com) Haas said Bearman had X‑rays at the medical centre that showed no fractures and that he left with a contusion to his right knee after limping to the medical car. (motorsport.com) Footage released by the team and other clips circulating online captured Bearman walking away from the wreckage and being assisted by marshals, prompting widespread sharing on social platforms. (sportbible.com) Haas team principal Ayao Komatsu urged Bearman not to “beat himself up” publicly, describing the reaction to the crash as self‑defeating while the team offered support. (autosport.com) The crash reopened debates about F1’s recent rule changes and high closing speeds, with the FIA issuing a statement and several drivers calling for a safety review in the aftermath. (nytimes.com)
