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It’s the second time in five grands prix Oliver Bearman has been hit hard by the stewards.
Oliver Bearman has received a harsh penalty from the British Grand Prix stewards for a second red-flag violation in five races, resulting in a 10-place grid drop and 4 penalty points on his license.
During the Monaco Grand Prix’s second practice session, Bearman was penalized for overtaking Carlos Sainz’s Williams under red-flag conditions.
At the Silverstone final practice, another red flag incident ensued when Gabriel Bortoleto crashed his Stake, prompting Bearman’s subsequent crash into a barrier due to cold brakes.
Bearman and his team attributed the crash to the cold brakes, but the stewards found him guilty of not complying with the red flag regulations, leading to the additional penalty and points.
The stewards’ report highlighted Bearman’s failure to reduce speed and proceed slowly back to the pit lane under a red flag, emphasizing the need for strict adherence to regulations.
