Ollie Bearman Crashes in Practice Ahead of Full-Time F1 Debut with Haas
The 19-year-old British driver emerged unscathed after a heavy crash during the first practice session of the Australian Grand Prix, marking a challenging start to his rookie season.
- Ollie Bearman, making his full-time Formula 1 debut with Haas, crashed during the first practice session of the Australian Grand Prix.
- The incident occurred in sector three after Bearman lost control of his car, which spun into the barriers and sustained significant damage.
- Despite the severity of the crash, Bearman quickly reassured his team that he was unharmed and apologized over the radio.
- Haas now faces a tight timeline to repair the damaged VF-25 car before the second practice session in Melbourne.
- Bearman, who impressed during three reserve appearances in 2024, has expressed ambitions for a long F1 career and a future world championship title.
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