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Ferrari reserve driver Robert Shwartzman will drive for Sauber in the opening practice session at this weekend’s Formula 1 Dutch Grand Prix, replacing Valtteri Bottas. Since 2022, the FIA regulations have specified that each full-time race driver must give up an FP1 session for a rookie who has started no more than two grands prix. Shwartzman has […]
Since 2022, FIA regulations mandate that each full-time race driver must give up an FP1 session for a rookie with limited grand prix experience. Shwartzman has represented Ferrari in two practice hours in both 2022 and 2023 and will have another chance this weekend. His appearance in FP1 at Zandvoort marks Sauber’s first compliance with the regulation in 2023. Once Shwartzman, who now races in the World Endurance Championship, finishes his run, Bottas will resume driving duties for the rest of the weekend. Sauber collaboration with Scuderia Ferrari aims to give young talent opportunities in practice sessions. Sauber’s era with Ferrari engines will end after this season, transitioning into a works Audi team in the future.
