Haas’ Ollie Bearman reflects on ‘scary’ 50G crash as Suzuka incident sparks safety concerns
The 2026 Japanese Grand Prix was momentarily overshadowed by a frightening crash involving Haas driver Oliver Bearman.
The impact, measured at 50G, almost immediately brought out the Safety Car and left fans and teams fearing the worst.
F1 opinion: The rise of the new stars – Kimi Antonelli, Oliver Bearman and more
The new F1 season is already hinting at a generational shift, with a wave of young talent making an immediate impact.
Teams are no longer waiting for experience to mature – raw speed and adaptability are being fast-tracked to the top.
Here, Sports News Blitz F1 writer Ella Magyar documents the rise of the grid’s young stars.