Oliver Bearman crashed into the barriers in the closing 15 minutes of final practice for the Monaco GP on Saturday, June 6, 2026.
What happened?
Bearman got out of shape at the top of the hill into Massenet and crashed, causing a red flag.
He quickly apologised to his team over the radio, saying "Sorry guys. It's the bottoming! Oh my gosh."
His Haas mechanics now face a race against time to repair his car for qualifying at 3pm.
Why it matters for Oliver Bearman
The crash is a setback for Bearman, who finished 14th fastest in practice.
He will hope his team can repair his car quickly so he can compete in qualifying.
What comes next?
Qualifying for the Monaco GP takes place at 3pm on Saturday, June 6, 2026.
The Grand Prix itself will be held on Sunday, June 7, 2026, at 2pm.
Kimi Antonelli topped final practice with an impressive time of 1:12.720, outpacing Ferrari's Charles Leclerc by 0.327s.
Antonelli is chasing a fifth successive F1 victory and will be confident after his performance in practice.
Mercedes have turned things around after a disappointing Friday, with Antonelli and George Russell finishing first and fourth respectively.
Ferrari's Leclerc struggled with his car's brakes and was compromised by traffic in the final sector.
The Monaco GP is shaping up to be an exciting race, with several drivers in contention for the top spots.
Oliver Bearman will be hoping to bounce back from his crash and compete strongly in qualifying and the Grand Prix.