On Lap 20 of the Japanese Grand Prix, Haas driver Oliver Bearman crashed while avoiding Alpine driver Franco Colapinto, suffering a 50G impact that allowed Kimi Antonelli, the race winner, to take victory at Suzuka.
Bearman climbed out with a bruised right knee after sliding back across the track following a 27 mph closing-speed differential caused by differing energy deployment strategies at Spoon; Bearman had used his boost while Alpine reportedly did not deploy battery energy through Turn 12.
The FIA said stakeholders had agreed to a "structured review" of the opening phase and warned any energy-management adjustments would require detailed simulation and analysis, with FIA officials emphasizing safety as a core priority.
Carlos Sainz, Williams driver and Grand Prix Drivers' Association director, said he hopes for rule changes before Miami, while driver Max Verstappen warned he could retire if significant changes are not made; Oliver Bearman said the field must be prepared for similar overspeed situations.
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