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Check out a full list of rookie drivers who have driven in an FP1 session in the 2025 F1 season.
In an effort to provide young, rookie drivers with more on-track experience, F1 rules were revised for the 2025 season, increasing their participation opportunities. Teams were previously required to have a rookie driver in one FP1 session on both cars, totaling two sessions per year. The new rule now allows for two sessions per car, totaling four throughout the season. Rookie drivers must have started two or fewer grands prix to be eligible. As of the Monaco Grand Prix, nine out of 10 teams have utilized at least one of their four allotted sessions.
McLaren, having not yet used any of their four sessions, will have IndyCar star Pato O’Ward driving during the FP1 session at the Mexico City Grand Prix. Ferrari has already used one session, with Dino Beganovic filling in for Charles Leclerc at the Bahrain Grand Prix. Red Bull had Max Verstappen sit out for one session in Bahrain, with Ayumu Iwasa taking his place. Mercedes has used 75% of their quota, with Kimi Antonelli debuting in Australia and Fred Vesti filling in for George Russell in Bahrain. Aston Martin has had reserve Felipe Drugovich participate in one session, replacing Fernando Alonso. Alpine has utilized two sessions, with Jack Doohan and Ryo Hirakawa both getting track time. Haas, Racing Bulls, and Racing Point have also begun giving their rookie drivers valuable on-track experience.
