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Fernando Alonso already warned F1 about serious problem that caused Ollie Bearman 50G crash

Fernando Alonso had already warned Formula 1 about the serious problem in the 2026 regulations that were the crucial factor in Ollie Bearmans huge 50G crash

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Fernando Alonso already warned Formula 1 after Ollie Bearman's crash(Image: Zak Mauger/LAT Images)

Fernando Alonso had already warned about the new Formula 1 regulations before Ollie Bearman limped away from a massive 50G crash in the Japanese Grand Prix.

The Brit suffered a huge impact with the barrier at Spoon Curve midway through the Suzuka race. Bearman had to take evasive action onto the grass to avoid a collision with Franco Colapinto, causing him to lose control of his car.

Bearmans impact with the wall was recorded at 50G and the 20-year-old limped away from his wrecked Haas with help from medical personnel and trackside marshals before being checked over at the medical centre.

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Ollie Bearman limped away from the crash

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It was discovered that Bearman suffered a right knee contusion after X-rays ruled out fractures to his ankle or leg. In the grand scheme of things, a painful but relieving diagnosis after he was unable to put any weight on his right leg.

Bearman became a passenger after turning onto the grass taking avoiding action behind Colapinto. The significant speed difference between the two cars almost saw Bearman shunt into the back of the Alpine.

The incident was caused by the vastly altered 2026 regulations that have seen cars slow down at the end of straights when the battery is depleted of energy. The speed difference that occurs when tailing another car has been raised as a major safety concern with drivers suddenly finding themselves behind a slowing car at incredibly high speeds.

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Ollie Bearman suffered a high speed crash

Speaking at the start of the season, Aston Martin driver and two-time world champion Alonso hit at the regulations for that exact reason.

The Spaniard warned: The overtakes we see now are unintentional. Suddenly you find yourself with more battery than the car ahead of you, and either you crash into him or you overtake him. So its more of an evasion manoeuvre than a proper overtake.

Bearmans crash brought out the Safety Car on lap 26 and ultimately played a huge deciding factor in the race outcome.

Mercedes Kimi Antonelli went on to claim his second victory in as many races to become the youngest-ever leader of the World Championship at 19.

Antonellis benefit of a cheap pit stop under the Safety Car was to the detriment of team-mate George Russell and Oscar Piastri, who had both pitted just laps before.

Piastri recovered to finish second having failed to start either of the first two races of the season. Ferraris Charles Leclerc rounded off the podium in P3.

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