WATCH: Haas rookie Ollie Bearman's 'stupid' crash in FP3 at Baku temporarily suspends session

In a dramatic turn of events during FP3 at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, Haas rookie Ollie Bearman made a stupid crash that brought out a red flag, halting the session. The young Briton, who had not yet set a time, found himself caught in an awkward moment that led to the incident. As the car collided with the barriers, the track was littered with debris, forcing a temporary suspension of the session.

Commentators described the crash as "really bizarre" and an unfortunate situation for Bearman, whose development in Formula 1 has been under the microscope. “Caught between two minds there,” was one remark that highlighted the indecision that may have contributed to the incident.

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The crash, while a part of the steep learning curve every rookie faces, is a moment Bearman will want to quickly forget. "That’ll weigh on him!" said another observer, acknowledging the mental toll such accidents can take on a young driver.

Esteban Ocon goes out too!

The red flag for Bearman’s crash wasn’t the first of the session, either. Earlier, Esteban Ocon's Alpine also came to a halt on the track, which prompted an initial red flag. Ocon’s car "stuttered and shuddered to a halt," leaving the marshals scrambling to clear the stranded vehicle. The incident was quickly handled, but Bearman’s crash added to the frustration of the disrupted session.

Notably, Formula 2 drivers like Franco Colapinto faced similar challenges during FP1 and FP2 yesterday. It makes Bearman’s crash part of a broader narrative of rookies struggling with the demanding Baku circuit. For Bearman, this crash will serve as a stark reminder of how unforgiving the sport can be, but also as a learning experience in his journey through the ranks of Formula 1.