Ferrari star's crash prompts FIFTH red flag at chaotic Azerbaijan GP

Ferrari junior and Haas star Ollie Bearman has brought out yet another red flag in FP3 after crashing into the wall.

The Brit, who has replaced a banned Kevin Magnussen for the Azerbaijan GP, entered Turn One too deep and attempted to bail out of the turning.

F1 HEADLINES: FIA announce penalty verdict as McLaren team orders disregarded

F1 QUALIFYING RESULTS: Verstappen humbled by TEAM-MATE as championship rival stunned

However, Bearman was too late and headed rapidly into the run off area, where he crashed into the barriers.

The youngster reported that he was fine following the incident, but apologised for the crash whilst also bemoaning his mistake.

"Ah I’m such an idiot," he said via team radio.

READ MORE: FIA investigating F1 team after BIZARRE error

READ MORE: Ricciardo admits Red Bull ‘privilege’ following F1 transfer news

Ollie Bearman makes FP3 error in Baku

The Ferrari junior driver impressed with the Scuderia after replacing an unwell Carlos Sainz in Saudi Arabia earlier this year, finishing seventh.

Bearman's performances were enough to convince Haas bosses to offer him a full-time drive for 2025, and has since competed with the team in various FP1 sessions prior to Baku.

Haas boss Ayao Komatsu claimed the mistake was 'frustrating', despite being impressed by his pace on Friday.

"Very frustrating. For me, he can reset and do what he was doing yesterday," he said to Sky Sports F1.

READ MORE: Horner delivers U-Turn response after Red Bull 'panic' claims

Related

More F1 news

Latest F1 news

F1 upgrades for every team: The $2.3bn arms race which will decide Lewis Hamilton title bid

• Today 12:27

F1 News Today: Hamilton gets 'all-new chassis', Mercedes forced into Plan B to cover Ferrari charge

• Today 07:30

Mercedes forced to activate 'plan B' as Lewis Hamilton and Ferrari threaten title hopes

• Yesterday 20:45

Lewis Hamilton to get 'all-new chassis' for Dutch Grand Prix as Ferrari step up F1 title bid

• Yesterday 19:45

F1 News Today: Lewis Hamilton gets title boost as ex-FIA steward addresses accusations of bias

• Yesterday 16:00

Lewis Hamilton handed F1 title boost as Ferrari upgrade set to deliver significant power gain

• August 13, 2026 20:55