Haas driver Oliver Bearman escapes serious injury in 50G Japanese GP crash
Haas driver Oliver Bearman has avoided serious injury following a massive 50G crash during the Japanese Grand Prix on Sunday.
The 20-year-old Briton lost control of his car on lap 21 while chasing down Alpine’s Franco Colapinto for 17th place.
Veering onto the grass at high speed, the young racer spun violently into the barriers at Suzuka’s notoriously difficult Spoon Curve.
He was immediately assisted by trackside marshals and was seen limping, requiring a moment to sit down after extracting himself from the wrecked chassis.
Medical checks clear driver of fractures
Following the severe impact, the shaken competitor was swiftly transported to the track’s medical centre for a full clinical evaluation.
An X-ray confirmed there were no broken bones, bringing a huge sense of relief to the American racing team.
A spokesperson for the constructor provided a detailed update on his physical condition shortly after the incident.
“50G impact – has had X-ray at Medical Centre. No fractures – a right knee contusion following the impact.”
The team subsequently reassured worried fans via social media that their promising prospect was recovering well.
Safety car shakes up race leaders
The severity of the barrier collision immediately triggered a safety car period, dramatically altering the complexion of the race at the front of the pack.
Kimi Antonelli capitalized on the resulting neutralization, leapfrogging both Oscar Piastri and George Russell to seize the grand prix lead.
Formula 1 action will resume next month with the Miami Grand Prix, marking the second Sprint weekend of the 2026 season.
