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F1 drivers demand urgent action after Oliver Bearman’s ‘scary’ crash at Japan GP
Haas driver escaped with bruising after 190mph crash
TL;DR
- Oliver Bearman was involved in a "scary" high-speed accident at the Japanese Grand Prix.
- The crash was attributed to dangerously high closing speeds between cars utilizing different power modes.
- Bearman escaped with only bruising after a 50G impact, but team principals described it as a lucky escape.
- Drivers and team principals, including Lando Norris and Carlos Sainz, have warned about these dangers under new regulations and are calling for urgent action.
- The FIA has confirmed that the regulations will be reviewed in meetings scheduled for April.
- Kimi Antonelli won the race, becoming the youngest driver to lead the world championship.