Ollie Bearman crashes in FP3 and misses Spanish Grand Prix qualifying

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Last updated Sep 12, 2026

Ollie Bearman crashes in FP3 and misses Spanish Grand Prix qualifying
Summary

Haas driver Ollie Bearman will start Sunday’s Spanish Grand Prix at the back of the grid after a crash in the final practice session at the Madring. Bearman lost control of his car through Turn 10 in the final seconds of the session and made heavy contact with the barrier. While he was uninjured in the accident, the Haas team could not repair the significant damage to his vehicle before the start of qualifying. Bearman attributed the mistake to a combination of older tires and a difficult gust of wind at the high-speed venue. The team had recently introduced upgrades to the car in Monza, which his teammate Esteban Ocon is currently utilizing in the qualifying session. Bearman is now focused on recovering positions during the upcoming 57-lap race.

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  • •Ollie Bearman crashed at Turn 10 during the final practice session in the Madring.
  • •The Haas team was unable to complete car repairs before the start of qualifying.
  • •Bearman will begin the 57-lap Spanish Grand Prix from the back of the grid.
  • •Teammate Esteban Ocon continued in qualifying, securing P13 for the team.
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  • 5:22 PMYahoo Sports — Ollie Bearman Explains Why His Haas Couldn’t Make Spanish GP Qualifying
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Oliver Bearman missed qualifying for the 2026 Spanish Grand Prix after his Haas suffered substantial amounts of damage in a crash during FP3 at the Madring. Taking during qualifying today, the driver confirmed that the issue didn’t stem from the…

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Ollie Bearman admits it "hurts a lot" after a crash in Free Practice 3 prevented the Haas driver from competing in Qualifying for the Spanish Grand Prix.

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