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Oliver Bearman Escapes F1 Race Ban After Chaos in US Sprint – Controversy Unfolds!

Harry Stone by Harry Stone
October 18, 2025
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Oliver Bearman Escapes F1 Race Ban After Chaos in US Sprint – Controversy Unfolds!
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Oliver Bearman Escapes Race Ban After Controversial F1 Incident – Is His Luck Running Out?

In the cutthroat world of Formula 1, every move can mean the difference between glory and disgrace. Oliver Bearman, the promising Haas driver, finds himself teetering on the precipice of a race ban after a contentious incident during the chaotic United States Sprint at the Circuit of the Americas. Despite another penalty being slapped on him, Bearman has narrowly avoided the grim fate of additional penalty points and the looming threat of exclusion from future races.

The drama unfolded on lap 14 when Bearman was fiercely defending his position against Mercedes’ Kimi Antonelli, who was hot on his heels. In a frantic attempt to cling to the final points-paying position, Bearman veered off-track, a move that would soon catch the attention of the stewards. The tension escalated as McLaren’s Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris met with disaster, crashing out, which only added to the chaos surrounding Bearman’s precarious situation.

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The stewards quickly intervened, issuing Bearman a 10-second penalty, which cruelly relegated him to a dismal 15th place after he crossed the finish line. Their verdict was clear: “Car 12 [Antonelli] was attempting an overtake on car 87 [Bearman] on the inside into Turn 12 and had its front axle ahead of the mirrors of Car 87 prior to and at the apex.” This ruling indicated that Antonelli had the right to the racing line, while Bearman’s defensive maneuver off the track was deemed an unfair advantage, as he maintained his position by rejoining ahead of Antonelli.

Fortunately for Bearman, the stewards noted that the Driving Standards Guidelines stipulate this kind of infraction does not come with added penalty points. However, the young driver is not entirely out of the woods yet. Following a previous collision with Williams’ Carlos Sainz during the Italian GP, Bearman had already accrued 10 points on his superlicence, placing him perilously close to a race ban. His earlier punishment included a 10-second penalty for causing the incident, along with two penalty points that further tightened the noose around his racing future.

Bearman now stands just two points shy of a race ban, with the clock ticking down to the Mexico City GP on November 1, where the first of those points will finally drop off his record. As the F1 world holds its breath, the question looms large: Can Bearman rein in his reckless tendencies and steer clear of further penalties, or is this talented driver on a collision course with a suspension that could derail his budding career?

As the stakes rise, one thing is clear—Oliver Bearman’s journey in Formula 1 is anything but ordinary, and fans are left wondering if his luck will continue to hold or if he will find himself facing the consequences of his on-track decisions. The drama unfolds, and all eyes will be on Bearman as he navigates the treacherous waters of racing in the months to come.

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