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Oliver Bearman stands on the cusp of getting a F1 race ban but insists he is not going to change his approach ahead of the 2026 F1 Australian GP.
Oliver Bearman is close to a potential Formula 1 race ban as he approaches the 2026 Australian Grand Prix with Haas for his second full-time season. Accumulating 10 penalty points on his superlicense in the previous year, two points shy of a ban, he remains defiant in his driving approach despite the looming threat. Bearman faced penalties during the 2025 season, including incidents at Abu Dhabi, Monaco, Silverstone, and the Italian GP, accumulating penalty points and learning from these experiences. While acknowledging the risk of a race ban, Bearman remains focused on his growth and development in his sophomore year in F1, aiming to shine in the upcoming season.
