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Isack Hadjar and Theo Pourchaire are the next rookies to be confirmed to be receiving a practice outing at this
According to regulations, teams must allow a rookie driver to take part in an FP1 session, defined as someone who has participated in no more than two Grands Prix. AlphaTauri gave Nyck de Vries his F1 debut this year, but Liam Lawson replacing Ricciardo did not count. Yuki Tsunoda will sit out the first practice hour in Mexico, as required. Hadjar will have his first F1 experience driving the AT04 in Mexico, currently placing 14th in the Formula 2 championship. Alfa Romeo confirmed that reserve driver Theo Pourchaire will replace Bottas in first practice in Mexico, leading the way in Formula 2. Mercedes junior driver Frederik Vesti and Ferrari Academy prospect Oliver Bearman will also have opportunities in Mexico, while Jack Doohan will drive in both Mexico and Abu Dhabi for Alpine.
Source: Motorsport Week
