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Martin Brundle has called on the FIA to address what he describes as a "fundamentally flawed" power delivery system, following Ollie Bearman's high-speed crash at the Japanese Grand Prix. Bearman took avoiding action during the race at the Suzuka circuit when he quickly came up behind Alpine's Franco Colapinto, who was harvesting energy at the time. After dipping onto the grass, the Briton ...
Key takeaways
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- What changed: Martin Brundle has called on the FIA to address what he describes as a "fundamentally flawed" power delivery system, following Ollie Bearman's high-speed crash at the Japanese Grand Prix. Bearman took avoiding action during the race at the Suzuka circuit when he quickly came up behind Alpine's Franco Colapinto, who was harvesting energy at the time. After dipping onto the grass, the Briton .
- Who it affects: Franco Colapinto and Alpine are the main threads to track.
- Read next: Start with Franco Colapinto, Alpine, or Suzuka archive for more context.
Story angle
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An internal pressure story that can reshape how a team is led and judged.
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It can influence decision-making, messaging, and pressure around the team across the current F1 picture.
At a glance
- Source
- Motorsport.com
- Drivers
- Franco Colapinto (2026 Driver Profile), Oliver Bearman (2026 Driver Profile)
- Teams
- Alpine F1 Team (2026 Team Profile), Aston Martin (2026 Team Profile)
- Circuits
- Suzuka International Racing Course (Layout & History)