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Bearman highlights setup issues as Haas struggles in Bahrain GP qualifying

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 3, 2026, 3:45 PM

Last updated Oct 3, 2026

Bearman highlights setup issues as Haas struggles in Bahrain GP qualifying

Summary

Oliver Bearman expressed frustration over a setup mistake that hindered his performance in F1 Bahrain GP qualifying on October 2, 2026. After encountering issues in FP2, where incorrect settings were used on his car, Bearman qualified 18th and indicated that this has affected Haas for two consecutive races. Esteban Ocon also struggled with strategy during the qualifying session. Bearman referred to the setup error as something no driver would intentionally use and acknowledged it set him back in preparation compared to other drivers. He pointed to the need for Haas to improve operational processes moving forward.

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By the Numbers

•Bearman qualified 18th in Bahrain GP after setup issues.
•Mistake in FP2 led to improper car settings during qualifying.
•Ocon also faced strategy problems, affecting his performance.
•Bearman states that the setup error must be addressed by Haas.
•Haas needs to improve processes to avoid repeated mistakes.

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3:45 PMYahoo Sports — Bearman Reveals Haas Setup Disaster as He Sends Run Plan Warning to Team

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Oliver Bearman urges Haas to get things sorted after a wrong setup in FP2 that set him back in F1 Bahrain GP qualifying eventually. While Esteban Ocon had the strategy wrong in Q1 after he went early to start his…
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