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Bearman rages: ten-second penalty after chaotic duel in Barcelona!
Oliver Bearman talks about his ten-second penalty after a duel with Liam Lawson at the Barcelona race. What happened?
Bearman rages: ten-second penalty after chaotic duel in Barcelona!
In the shadow of the exciting duel between Oliver Bearman and Liam Lawson at the race in Barcelona, the strict hand of the race stewards has struck again. Bearman, who started the race from 14th position, faced an incident during the first lap that would ultimately result in a ten-second time penalty. Lawson touched Bearman's Haas in the first section of the corner and brought him into the run-off zone. Nevertheless, Bearman remained ahead, prompting the commission to later penalize him for another time when he cut through the run-off zone. This was seen as "gaining a permanent advantage", which Bearman felt was unfair and so he said that the punishment was "harsh" for him, as Motorsport Total reported.
The situation was described by drivers as chaotic. While Bearman fell, Max Verstappen also expressed displeasure with the Haas driver because he had hindered him in the duel. After showing understanding and apologizing for possible interference, Bearman was unable to take any significant advantage during a safety car period to turn things around.
The turbulent race and the consequences
Esteban Ocon, Bearman's teammate, also had a frustrating race. He decided against a pit stop during the safety car phase, a move that turned out to be a mistake. Ocon, who was hoping for points, was set back by the incidents, but was cautiously optimistic for the next race in Montreal, especially given the Haas's solid performance in slow corners. He was also surprised by the strong performance of his compatriot Nico Hülkenberg, who shone with fifth place.
There was also excitement in Miami, where the Grand Prix Sprint took place. Lando Norris won the race, benefiting from a well-timed safety car procedure that allowed him to overtake Oscar Piastri. Max Verstappen, on the other hand, suffered disaster and was demoted to 17th with a 10-second penalty after colliding with Kimi Antonelli in the pit lane. Bearman and Lawson also faced penalties. Bearman was penalized for an unsafe release without making direct contact, while Lawson received a five-second penalty and a penalty point following an incident with Fernando Alonso, taking his total to six points on the year, as Speedcafe reports.
The penalties at a glance
The FIA always keeps an eye on penalties and the system for penalty points has remained unchanged since 2025. Drivers collect points for violations, with 12 points resulting in a race suspension. The current status of penalty points shows:
| driver | Penalty points |
|---|---|
| Verstappen | 18 points |
| Lawson | 6 points |
| Bottas | 5 points |
| Hulkenberg | 4 points |
| Piastri | 4 points |
| Bearman | 2 points |
| Norris | 3 points |
| Stroll | 2 points |
| Sainz | 2 points |
| Albon | 2 points |
| Ricciardo | 1 point |
| Russell | 1 point |
The various penalties imposed during the races are followed with excitement by fans and drivers as they have a direct impact on the overall standings and competition in Formula 1. The current situation shows that drama and excitement are always an integral part of the premier class of motorsport. For Bearman and his colleagues, it is a matter of learning from recent events in order to do better at the next meeting in Montreal, according to the general mood among the drivers.