Haas F1's private test at Zandvoort cut short by crash

The accident happened during a TPC test that took place on Monday following the race in Austin.

All F1 teams are allowed up to a maximum of 20 TPC testing days, one of which the American time was makign use of that day.

Following the team's points scoring finish at the United States Grand Prix, Hirakawa took over driving duties for a private TPC test at Zandvoort.

As the Japanese WEC driver for Toyota made his way through the start of the Second Sector, he lost the rear of his car coming out of Turn 8.

With the back of the car gone, Hirakawa became a passenger as the car impacted the guard rail sideways.

After a trip to the medical center the Japanese driver's condition GPblog understands is optimum.

Haas is expected to put Hirakawa in one of the VF-25's during the first free practice session during the Mexico City Grand Prix. Who will make way for the Japanese driver, Esteban Ocon or Oliver Bearman, remains unconfirmed.

During the United States Grand Prix the American team introduced an aggressive update package to the VF-25 which they expect will give them a late season push as they hope to beat their rivals in the fight for P6 in the Constructors' standings.

In the end Oliver Bearman managed to premiere the upgrades with moderate success, having crossed the finish line in Texas in P9.

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