Ferrari junior driver, Oliver Bearman, faced a challenging moment during the third and final free practice session (FP3) at the 2024 Azerbaijan Grand Prix. Bearman, who is filling in for the suspended Kevin Magnussen at Haas this weekend, brought out the second red flag of the session after an unfortunate incident at Turn 1.
As Bearman approached the turn, he went too deep into the corner and attempted to back out of it. However, it was too late to recover, and the car went straight into the barriers. The impact resulted in significant damage to his car, forcing a premature end to his session and causing concern for his team, who now face a race against time to repair the car ahead of qualifying.
This incident comes after another similar mishap just the day before, where Franco Colapinto also had an accident during practice. The tight and tricky Baku City Circuit is notorious for catching drivers off guard, and it has already proved to be a challenge this weekend.
Bearman’s accident is particularly unfortunate as he was hoping to make an impression while standing in for Magnussen. Crashes like these not only shake a driver’s confidence but also disrupt the team’s preparations. The Haas team now has to work quickly to get the car back in racing shape, with qualifying just around the corner.
Fans are anxiously waiting to see how Bearman will bounce back from this setback, especially with the high-pressure environment of an F1 race weekend. The Azerbaijan Grand Prix always delivers drama, and this year seems no different!
Oliver Bearman Crashes at Turn 1 During FP3 of the 2024 Azerbaijan GP
