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F1 Star Slammed with Dramatic Grid Penalty at Monaco Grand Prix

Simon Monroy by Simon Monroy
May 23, 2025
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F1 Star Slammed with Dramatic Grid Penalty at Monaco Grand Prix

Formula One F1 - Monaco Grand Prix - Circuit de Monaco, Monaco - May 23, 2025 Haas' Oliver Bearman during practice REUTERS/Piroschka Van De Wouw

Formula 1 Star Slammed with Major Penalty at Monaco Grand Prix for Reckless Act

The Formula 1 world is reeling after the FIA dropped a bombshell penalty on a high-profile driver following a “forbidden” act during the Monaco Grand Prix. The Monaco GP practice sessions were rife with drama, featuring crashes involving Isack Hadjar and championship leader Oscar Piastri. However, it was an incident during FP2 that stole the spotlight, as Haas driver Ollie Bearman made a risky move overtaking under red flag conditions, sparking outrage among the stewards.

In a shocking turn of events, Bearman has been handed a severe 10-place grid drop for Sunday’s race, throwing a wrench in his weekend plans and relegating him to a challenging position on the grid at the notoriously unforgiving Monaco circuit. The penalty also came with two penalty points, underscoring the gravity of his actions and the potential dangers posed by such reckless behavior on track.

The FIA’s stern message accompanying the penalty verdict emphasized the importance of safety on the track, particularly in high-pressure situations like the Monaco Grand Prix. The rules explicitly state that drivers must immediately reduce speed and proceed cautiously during red flag conditions, with overtaking strictly prohibited to prevent any mishaps or collisions with race and service vehicles that may be on the track.

Despite Bearman’s defense that abrupt deceleration could have posed a greater risk, the stewards stood firm on their decision, emphasizing that safety should always be the top priority for drivers, especially on challenging circuits like Monaco where margins for error are razor-thin. With a lackluster performance in practice sessions, Bearman faces an uphill battle in qualifying, with the prospect of starting from the back of the grid looming large.

The penalty handed to Bearman puts him in the company of Aston Martin’s Lance Stroll, who also received a grid penalty for the Monaco Grand Prix, further adding to the drama and anticipation surrounding the upcoming race. As the F1 world holds its breath in anticipation of Sunday’s main event, the repercussions of Bearman’s controversial maneuver serve as a stark reminder of the high stakes and unforgiving nature of elite motorsport.

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