Haas Formula 1 teammates Ollie Bearman and Esteban Ocon appeared on the YouTube series Hot Ones Versus. The pair answered questions and completed challenges while trying to avoid eating hot wings.
The drivers faced questions on ranking current and former teammates. They also selected a driver most likely to retire at season's end and Ocon stated that NASCAR is better than F1. Additional segments included a friendship test, a Scalextric race and identifying track layouts while blindfolded.
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Haas driver Oliver Bearman suffered a 50G impact during the Japanese Grand Prix after a high closing speed incident with Alpine's Franco Colapinto at Suzuka's Spoon corner. Bearman was diagnosed with a right knee contusion but no fractures. The crash has intensified concerns over Formula 1's 2026 energy management regulations.
Ollie Bearman has outperformed teammate Esteban Ocon in the opening three rounds of the 2026 Formula 1 season, sitting seventh in the drivers' standings with 17 points to Ocon's one. Former F1 driver Karun Chandhok praised Bearman's form, saying it keeps him in contention for a future Ferrari seat. Bearman, a Ferrari Driver Academy member, earned his Haas role after a strong debut substitute appearance in 2024.
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Oliver Bearman sits fifth in the Formula 1 2026 drivers' standings after scoring all 17 of Haas's points from Melbourne and Shanghai. The driver highlighted the strong balance of the VF-26 chassis in race trim despite qualifying challenges. Teammate Esteban Ocon missed points due to a pitstop error.
Haas F1 team principal Ayao Komatsu has praised Oliver Bearman's impressive performances in the early races of the 2026 Formula 1 season. The 20-year-old British driver has scored 17 of the team's 18 points, helping Haas to fourth in the constructors' standings. Komatsu stated he 'doesn't see the ceiling' for Bearman ahead of the Japanese Grand Prix.
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Haas Formula 1 driver Ollie Bearman has proposed removing lift and coast from the 2026 regulations to allow flat-out racing in qualifying and races. He made the suggestion after a high-speed crash during the Japanese Grand Prix raised safety concerns about speed differentials under the new powertrain rules. Bearman shared his views on the Up To Speed podcast amid an April break prompted by cancelled races in Saudi Arabia and Bahrain.
Formula 1's smallest team, Haas, has exceeded expectations by placing fourth in the constructors' championship after the first three races of the 2026 season under new regulations. Drivers Oliver Bearman and Esteban Ocon delivered key results in Australia, China, and Japan, propelling the team ahead of midfield rivals including Red Bull. Team principal Ayao Komatsu credits focused resource allocation and a strong car foundation.
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Oscar Piastri shared photos from a recent karting outing with Alex Albon and Gabriel Bortoleto. The images, posted on Instagram during the three-week break after the Miami Grand Prix, quickly gained widespread attention among Formula 1 fans.