Oliver Bearman faced visible discomfort after a high-speed collision at the Japanese Grand Prix. The British racer urgently sought help from marshals when his Formula 1 car spun out of control and hit a barrier.
Two marshals assisted Bearman in walking after he was removed from the Haas car, showing signs of significant pain. He limped and later collapsed, clutching his right lower leg and ankle, prompting the dispatch of the medical car for assistance.
Bearman was taken to the circuit medical center for further evaluation. A Haas representative later confirmed that X-rays showed no fractures, only a bruise on his right knee.
The incident caused a delay in the Grand Prix as the damaged Haas car was recovered and the barrier repaired. The race resumed with Kimi Antonelli leading the restart, followed by Oscar Piastri in second place.
Antonelli maintained his lead, with Lewis Hamilton overtaking George Russell into third position. Russell expressed frustration over his misfortune during a team radio communication.
Antonelli’s early struggles from pole position were resolved by the timely appearance of the safety car, benefiting his race strategy. Meanwhile, Russell encountered deployment issues, dropping further down the rankings.
Piastri held onto second place ahead of Hamilton, while Lando Norris and Max Verstappen faced challenges advancing in the race. Verstappen struggled to overtake Pierre Gasly’s Alpine with his Red Bull car.
The race continued with intense competition among the drivers vying for positions on the track.