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Bearman Says He’s Fit After 50G Suzuka Crash, Targets Miami Return

His crash has sharpened scrutiny of 2026 energy‑deployment rules.

Overview

  • Bearman, who spoke Thursday, said he feels fine and plans to race at the Miami Grand Prix after his heavy accident in Japan.
  • The Suzuka impact registered 50G at Spoon Curve as he closed on Franco Colapinto at about 50 km/h faster while braking from over 150 mph.
  • Doctors cleared him at the FIA medical centre for a bruised right knee, and he received a waiver from normal post‑race media duties.
  • He returned to driving on the simulator within days and trained for an endurance event with his brother.
  • He called Colapinto’s defensive move unacceptable and his crash is feeding team‑FIA talks on possible tweaks to 2026 hybrid energy rules that can create large speed gaps, with a data review under way this month ahead of Miami.