2026 United States GP: Bearman disputes penalty

Oliver Bearman disputed his 10-second penalty after colliding with Pierre Gasly in the United States Grand Prix, while Gasly remained 10th on 42 points.

Oliver Bearman disputed the 10-second penalty he received after his collision with Pierre Gasly in the United States Grand Prix. Formula1.com reported that both drivers reflected on the incident, while Motorsport.com said Bearman was shocked by the sanction and RaceFans reported that he did not regret attempting the move.

Motorsport.com reported that Bearman had gained two places on the opening lap before attacking Gasly at Turn 13 on the next tour. RaceFans and Formula1.com both reported Bearman’s view that he still stood by the attempt despite the penalty.

Gasly was 10th in the drivers’ championship on 42 points at that stage of the 2026 season. The French driver had made 187 Formula 1 entries since 2017, with one win, six podiums and a best finish of first.