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Oliver Bearman explained that he was happy to be a team player for Haas after receiving what he described as a “harsh” 10-place grid penalty for the F1 Monaco GP.
Oliver Bearman expressed his happiness to support Haas despite the tough 10-place grid penalty he received for the Formula 1 Monaco Grand Prix. He admitted feeling hard done by after being penalized for impeding Carlos Sainz’s Williams in FP2, potentially starting at the back of the grid. Bearman prioritized teammate Esteban Ocon’s success in qualifying, understanding the VF-25’s strong pace at the street circuit. Despite the harsh penalty, Bearman remained supportive and aimed to avoid hindering his team in the race. He acknowledged the challenge of an unfavorable grid position but embraced the opportunity to strategize for potential points. Bearman shared his belief that stewards could have shown more leniency and discussed potential race strategies for maximizing opportunities from the back of the grid in Monaco.
