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Bearman Given 10-Place Monaco Grid Penalty for Red Flag Breach
- Oliver Bearman was handed a ten-place demotion on the starting grid for passing another driver after the red flags were shown during Friday's practice session at Monaco, specifically at La Rascasse.
- The penalty followed a crash-caused red flag, with stewards concluding Bearman breached safety rules requiring immediate slowing and return to pits.
- Bearman overtook Carlos Sainz's Williams after the red flag was shown, despite dashboard and track light panel warnings displayed before the maneuver.
- Stewards imposed two penalty points and stated no mitigating factors justified the overtake, emphasizing rules aim to protect drivers from unseen hazards.
- The penalty significantly reduces Bearman’s chance for a strong finish on Monaco's overtaking-challenging track and may force strategic team adjustments on race day.
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Bearman given 10-place Monaco grid penalty for red flag breach
MONACO :Haas Formula One rookie Oliver Bearman was handed a 10-place grid drop for ignoring red flags during Friday's Monaco Grand prix practice.The Briton also collected two penalty points on his licence for the breach.Stewards found that the 20-year-old overtook Williams' Carlos Sainz after the sessi
F1-Rookie Brutally Punished: 10 Places Back
This is a nightmare start into the weekend for F1 newcomer Oliver Bearman! Even before the legendary race has even begun through the narrow streets of Monaco, the Haas Youngster is in the highest penalty: ten places back on the starting grid – and that on a track where overtaking is almost as rare as snow in summer on the Côte d'Azur! Background: During the second free training, Bearman had overtaken Carlos Sainz – with a red flag! The FIA Commi…
F1: Pilot Is Punished and Will Lose 10 Seats in Grid for Monaco GP
The Haas pilot, Oliver Bearman, was punished and will lose 10 positions in the width grid of the Mónaco GP of Formula 1. The British was flagged by the test direction by making an ultrasound during the second free train period (23). The punishment was published by the social networks in Formula 1. Berman ended the activity at the 15th location. The activity was led by Charles Leclerc, of Ferrari. The Monegasco led the two trains performed in the…
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