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F1 rookies will have additional chances to gain experience in up-to-date challengers next year.
The FIA has confirmed that rookie drivers in Formula 1 will have more time to drive F1 cars next year. Full-time drivers will now have to give up their cars to rookie drivers twice during the season, increasing from the previous once-per-season requirement. This change results in four FP1 opportunities per team for rookie drivers to gain valuable experience. The focus on providing more opportunities for junior F1 drivers has been a significant topic of discussion recently. Teams typically assign these sessions to their junior academy members or reserve drivers who may lack F1 race experience. A proposal to hold a sprint race event for 10 rookies at Abu Dhabi’s post-season test was put forward but ultimately canceled for this year.
