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British F1 star CRASHES on way into the pits at Silverstone
British F1 star Ollie Bearman suffered a damaged front wing during FP3 at Silverstone when heading into the pits. The Haas driver encountered the issue while returning to the pits after a red flag that was prompted by a crash involving Sauber’s Gabriel Bortoleto. Bearman’s mishap, under red flag conditions, drew the attention of the FIA race stewards. He navigated the pit entrance too aggressively, leading to a slide and contact with the barriers that resulted in the front section of his car being torn off. This incident occurred during Bearman’s debut F1 race weekend at his home circuit, which made it particularly embarrassing for the 20-year-old. There are concerns regarding a potential penalty for Bearman, as commentators David Croft and Anthony Davidson predict a strict response from the stewards due to the circumstances. Despite the setbacks in FP3, Bearman remains hopeful that his team can repair the car in time for qualifying and that any penalties imposed will not severely impact his performance. The British driver’s situation adds an extra layer of intrigue to the exciting racing weekend at Silverstone.
