Oliver Bearman signaled for help after a high-speed crash at the Japanese Grand Prix, showing signs of distress. He urgently sought assistance from marshals after his Formula 1 car spun out of control and hit a barrier.
Witnesses observed two marshals aiding Bearman as he struggled to walk after being removed from the Haas car, visibly in pain. He limped and eventually collapsed behind the barrier, clutching his right lower leg and ankle, prompting the dispatch of the medical car.
Bearman was swiftly taken to the circuit medical center for further evaluation. Haas later confirmed that X-rays revealed no fractures, only a bruise on his right knee. The incident caused a delay in the Grand Prix to retrieve the damaged car and repair the barrier.
The race resumed with Kimi Antonelli leading, benefiting from the safety car timing as rival George Russell had just pitted. Antonelli maintained his lead, with Oscar Piastri in second place. Lewis Hamilton overtook Russell to challenge Antonelli, creating excitement on the track.
Russell expressed frustration over the timing of the safety car, while Antonelli seized the opportunity to regain his position at the front. Russell’s woes continued as he encountered deployment issues, allowing Charles Leclerc to overtake him.
Meanwhile, Piastri held onto second place, with Hamilton in pursuit. Lando Norris and Max Verstappen faced challenges advancing through the field, struggling to overtake competitors. Verstappen found difficulty even in passing Gasly’s Alpine car.
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