Bizarre moment in FP1: Albon and Bearman collide in Mexico

20:53, 25 Oct 2024
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Alex Albon was pushing hard and came up behind a slower-moving Ollie Bearman, who tried to stay out of the way. Albon came off the throttle and lost control. He couldn't avoid the contact and clipped the front of the Ferrari car, damaging Bearman's car and throwing Albon into the wall.
It will be disappointing for both drivers. Oliver Bearman would've wanted to get as much experience as possible in Formula 1 before his full-time driver next season. Meanwhile, it is Albon's only chance of practice on Friday. If Williams fixes the car, he will return to the track later today, but it is part of a Pirelli test.
Albon showed his frustration over the radio by calling the young British driver an idiot. The two drivers didn't really engage in conversation after they climbed out of their car. The stewards noted the incident and will be investigated after the session.
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