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Massive Japanese GP Crash Exposes F1's Biggest Problem

Formula 1 and the FIA came under significant scrutiny from the drivers after the Japanese Grand Prix, following Haas' Oliver Bearman suffering a huge 50G crash at Spoon Curve. The cause of the crash was the insane closing speeds, something which had been urged for action against from the drivers before the season even started.

Nick Golding

30 March 7:10PM

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