Oliver Bearman says frustration has forced some soul-searching, admitting he will need to adjust his approach in the next Grands Prix as a potential one‑race ban looms over accumulating penalties. After a string of contentious on‑track moments and stewarding calls, the British rookie accepts he must be smarter in close combat and cleaner at the limit, without losing the aggression that has defined his rapid rise.
“I don’t want to change who I am as a racer,” he explained, “but I do need to pick my moments better.” The goal is to refine risk management in wheel‑to‑wheel fights, tighten up on track limits and reduce avoidable incidents that have magnified scrutiny on his driving in recent weeks.
Inside the garage, there is support for a reset rather than a rethink: the team believes Bearman’s raw pace and racecraft are unquestioned, and that fine margins — braking references, tyre preparation, spatial awareness in traffic — can be tuned without blunting his competitiveness. Clean, disciplined weekends are now the priority to rebuild rhythm and confidence.
With the calendar entering a decisive phase, every session matters. Avoiding further penalty points while keeping performance high will dictate how quickly Bearman can turn a difficult spell into a stable platform for progress. The message is clear: same speed, sharper judgement.
