オリー・ベアマンは、ハースがカナダGPの舞台であるモントリオールの路面の凹凸に新しいサイドポッドとフロアを適応させるのに苦戦した影響で、予選を16番手で終えた。今回のアップデートはダウンフォースの向上を目的としていたが、VF-26の操縦を困難なものにしてしまった。ベアマンはセッティング変更のため、スプリントをピットレーンからスタートした。
ベアマンは今週末を、終始バランスの探求に追われたと表現した。彼はチームがその場しのぎの対応に追われていたと述べ、予選になってようやくフロントのロックといった大きな問題に見舞われることなく、マシンの限界を攻めることができたと語った。このイギリス人ドライバーは、新しいパッケージには潜在的なパフォーマンスがあるものの、サーキット特有のバンプや縁石に対しては難しい挙動を生み出していると指摘した。
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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.
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.
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Ollie Bearman has reflected on the major adjustments he made during his first full Formula 1 campaign with Haas. The British driver described learning to contribute to car development as his key takeaway from the 2025 season.
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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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.
Following his disqualification for a technical infringement, Red Bull's Isack Hadjar downplayed his 0.825-second qualifying deficit to teammate Max Verstappen at the 2026 F1 Miami Grand Prix, blaming low-grip conditions rather than a true performance gap. Verstappen credited a steering system fix and upgrades for Red Bull's resurgence.
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McLaren reverted to its previous front wing specification ahead of sprint qualifying at the Canadian Grand Prix after both drivers reported a lack of confidence with the new version.