Repeat of Bearman's high-speed crash to be 'avoided' under changes to F1 regulations, FIA says

F1’s governing body says a repeat of the high-speed crash which left Oliver Bearman limping and alarmed the Formula 1 paddock “should basically be avoided” with regulation changes from next week’s race in Miami.

Bearman was traveling at around 190 mph when he veered off track and slammed into the barrier while trying to avoid Franco Colapinto’s slower-moving car at the Japanese Grand Prix.

The difference in speed between the two was around 30 mph because of key features of the 2026 cars.

Bearman was using his “boost” mode for extra electrical power while Colapinto was low on electrical charge.