Haas driver Oliver Bearman hit the wall in a 50g crash while battling driver Franco Colapinto for 17th on lap 22 of the Japanese Grand Prix and emerged with only a bruised knee.
The incident occurred when Bearman had energy deployment available and Colapinto was depleted, with Bearman’s car sliding off at about 191 mph and striking the left-side barrier; the crash has drawn attention to the 2026 energy management regulations. The FIA issued a statement saying meetings are scheduled in April to review the new regulations and that any adjustments will require detailed simulation and stakeholder analysis.
Oliver Bearman said it “was a scary moment” but he is “absolutely fine,” and Haas principal Ayao Komatsu said the outcome could have been worse while stressing safety and concerns about closing speeds.
Bearman is expected to have about a month before returning for Round 4 at the Miami Grand Prix, and the FIA said further updates on potential regulatory refinements will be communicated in due course.
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