Rookie driver Oliver Bearman faced setbacks at the Australian Grand Prix due to a crash and technical issues, which affected his performance. He finished 14th but remains hopeful for a comeback at the Chinese Grand Prix next weekend.

After three impressive races during the 2024 in a reserve rule for both Ferrari and Haas, Oliver Bearman earned a full-time seat at Haas for the 2025 Formula 1 season. But that rookie campaign for Bearman has gotten off to a very difficult start.

Oliver Bearman feels he “wanted a bit too much, too soon” after crashing his Haas Formula 1 car heavily in opening practice for the Australian Grand Prix. With about 20 minutes remaining in FP1, full-season rookie Bearman lost control of his car going into Turn 10, running wide over the gravel trap before slamming heavily into the wall.