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Franco Colapinto and Ollie Bearman narrowly avoided a huge shunt at the Formula 1 Japanese Grand Prix, but opinions are split on who was at fault for the incident
Franco Colapinto defended his actions after Ollie Bearman criticized him for their near-crash at the Formula 1 Japanese Grand Prix. Bearman hit the barriers at 50G after Colapinto, with less energy, was moving slower on the track. The Haas driver blamed Colapinto for not leaving enough space, causing the incident.
Colapinto, however, believes no driver was primarily at fault and that no penalty was justified according to Haas team principal and FIA stewards. Bearman expressed his disapproval of Colapinto’s driving style, but Colapinto prioritized Bearman’s safety and reached out to him after the race.
The two drivers did not communicate further, but Colapinto emphasized that safety should be the main focus in racing. Adjustments to regulations have been made by the FIA to prevent similar incidents in the future. Colapinto acknowledged the responsibility of both drivers in such situations and hoped to resolve any issues soon.
