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Formula 1’s opening Mexican Grand Prix practice session was halted by a bizarre collision between Alex Albon’s Williams and Ferrari FP1 stand-in Ollie Bearman
During Formula 1’s opening Mexican Grand Prix practice session, a collision between Alex Albon’s Williams and Ferrari’s Ollie Bearman brought the session to a halt. The incident occurred as Albon lost control and crashed into Bearman, causing significant damage to both cars. Albon and Bearman both blamed each other for the collision, leading to a disappointing end for Bearman’s first FP1 with Ferrari. The stewards will investigate the incident, including alleged overtaking under yellow flags by another driver. The session resumed after the debris was cleared, with Albon citing issues with dirty air and lack of space from the Ferrari. The practice session also saw another stoppage due to debris on the track, involving Mercedes stand-in Kimi Antonelli.