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Grid penalty for Bearman at British Grand Prix after a pit-lane crash under a red flag
- Oliver Bearman crashed his Haas VF-25 car into the barriers at the pit lane entry during the final practice session at Silverstone on July 5, 2025.
- The crash followed a red flag caused by Gabriel Bortoleto’s accident, but Bearman accelerated into the pit entry at 260 kph instead of slowing down as required.
- Stewards reviewed telemetry, video, and radio evidence and concluded Bearman did not obey the red flag procedure, leading to loss of control due to cold brakes.
- The officials penalized Bearman with a 10-place grid drop and 4 penalty points, increasing his total to eight points on his superlicence ahead of the race.
- As a result, Bearman will almost certainly start from the back in his home race, bringing him closer to a possible suspension if he reaches 12 points within the season.
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