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Haas driver Oliver Bearman was convinced his stand-out lap should not have been deleted.
Haas driver Ollie Bearman criticized the FIA stewards for what he deemed a “totally unfair” call that placed him last on the grid for the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix.
During qualifying at Imola, the session ended bizarrely after Franco Colapinto’s crash with Alpine, causing Bearman’s lap to be deleted as red flags were deployed.
Haas challenged the decision, but it was upheld after a review, resulting in Stake’s Gabriel Bortoleto advancing and Bearman starting 19th.
Bearman expressed disappointment in the delayed FIA decision which ultimately stood, alleging that even if incorrect, the stewards do not reverse their calls.
He questioned the ten-minute deliberation period by the FIA, emphasizing the clarity of the situation which, according to him, was not understood by the stewards.
Despite the situation, Bearman remained certain of the decision’s outcome, stating his expectation that his lap deletion was final due to his understanding of the stewards’ decision-making process.
The FIA later explained their ruling, citing a 3.3-second gap between the red flags being displayed and Bearman crossing the line.
