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Ricciardo wants F1 practice red flag rules rethink after Abu Dhabi delays
During the FP2 session at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, there were two crashes that led to a total of 37 minutes of stoppage time. Carlos Sainz lost control of his Ferrari and crashed into the barriers, resulting in a 27-minute red flag period. Shortly after the session resumed, Nico Hulkenberg spun his Haas into the wall. In the previous FP1 session, 10 rookie drivers participated to fulfill the FIA criteria. Daniel Ricciardo suggested that the clock should be stopped during practice sessions to ensure drivers get enough running time, similar to how it is done in basketball or American football. However, Valtteri Bottas disagreed, stating that there is already too much practice and that the teams have simulation tools to make up for the reduced track time.
