F1’s governing body says a repeat of the high-speed crash which left Oliver Bearman limping and alarmed the Formula 1 paddock “should basically be avoided” with regulation changes from next week’s race in Miami.

Bearman was traveling at around 190 mph when he veered off track and slammed into the barrier while trying to avoid Franco Colapinto’s slower-moving car at the Japanese Grand Prix.

The difference in speed between the two was around 30 mph because of key features of the 2026 cars. Bearman was using his “boost” mode for extra electrical power while Colapinto was low on electrical charge.

Dallas will tag WR Pickens

FRISCO, Texas — The Dallas Cowboys are planning for George Pickens to play on the franchise tag this year and won’t negotiate with the star receiver or his agent on a long-term contract, executive vice president of personnel Stephen Jones said Wednesday.

Pickens had career highs in catches (93), yards receiving (1,429) and touchdowns (nine) last season.

Pickens hasn’t signed the one-year deal worth $27.3 million, which means the 25-year-old would face no financial penalties if he didn’t report to mandatory minicamp in June. The rest of the offseason program, which starts Monday, is voluntary.