Bearman apologises to Haas for ‘messy’ weekend in Australia as woes continue with Q1 exit – Formula 1
News‘We were there when it mattered’ – Hulkenberg enthusiastic about scoring points on ‘milestone’ Kick Sauber debutAntonelli ‘super happy’ with P4 finish on debut in Australia after starting from P16Alonso left baffled by ‘unlucky’ crash that ‘came from nowhere’ during Australian Grand PrixLawson laments ‘tough weekend’ after failed slick tyre gamble in Australia‘It’s all to play for’ – Albon ‘trying to get my head around’ Melbourne points haul as he hails Williams improvementsHaas rookie Ollie Bearman “could only apologise” to the team after his nightmare Australian Grand Prix weekend continued with a Q1 exit – describing the event as a “messy” one so far.Bearman, who has stepped up to F1 full-time after several stand-in drives for Ferrari and Haas last season, made the worst possible start at Albert Park on Friday with a heavy crash exiting the high-speed Turn 9/10 chicane during first practice.FP3: Piastri leads Russell and Verstappen during final practice in Australia as Bearman spins off againGiven the extent of the damage, and a required power unit change, Bearman was unable to make it back out on track in second practice – adding to the importance of his FP3 session on Saturday morning.Bearman’s running has been severely limited on his full-time debut weekendHowever, only a few minutes into that final hour of practice, Bearman lost control of his car again – this time under braking for Turn 11 – and ended up in the gravel trap, meaning he headed into Qualifying with just 13 laps under his belt.Then, as he left the garage in Q1, Bearman reported apparent gearbox issues over the radio, forcing him back to the pits, where he would remain to the chequered flag and drop out of proceedings in 20th and last.READ MORE: Test drive F1 TV Premium with a free trial at the season-opening Australian Grand PrixAsked to reflect on his early Qualifying exit, and the weekend so far, the teenager said: “It’s a bit disappointing, of course, to not be able to get a lap on the board, but it’s been a messy weekend so far.”2025 Australian GP FP3: Red flags out as Bearman spins out of final practice on first push runTurning his attention to Sunday’s race, where rain is expected to play its part, he commented: “I think tomorrow will be interesting, anyway, and we can put it to bed.”With team mate Esteban Ocon also falling at the first Qualifying hurdle, Bearman admitted “as a team we’ve struggled a little bit” in Melbourne – and apologised for the part he has played with his limited running.READ MORE: ‘We couldn’t have made this film without him’ – The ‘instrumental’ role that Hamilton and the drivers played in the ‘F1’ movie“I haven’t run all weekend,” he added. “That’s made it tough for the guys to actually understand [what’s happening], as we’ve been running with one car all weekend. I can only apologise to the team for that.”Don’t miss your chance to experience the thrills of Shanghai and the first F1 Sprint of the season…Antonelli promoted back to P4 as Australian Grand Prix penalty is overturnedHamilton rues ‘missed opportunity’ on Ferrari debut after ‘very, very tricky’ race in AustraliaHIGHLIGHTS: Relive the exhilarating Australian Grand Prix action as Norris takes a remarkable victory while rookies struggleNorris beats Verstappen to victory in dramatic Australian GP opener amid late-race chaosHadjar, Doohan and Sainz all crash out after less than a lap as Australian Grand Prix gets off to dramatic startNorris beats Verstappen to victory in dramatic Australian GP opener amid late-race chaosF1 confirms 2026 Concorde Commercial Agreement signed by all teams‘I’ve only got myself to blame’ – Piastri opens up on heartbreak after costly Australian Grand Prix errorWATCH: Ride onboard with Norris for his spectacular pole position lap in AustraliaWhat the teams said – Qualifying in Australia© 2003-2025 Formula One World Championship Limited
