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There will be more rookie outings in F1 next year – but George Russell thinks the increase should include a change to the regulations.
George Russell has suggested a change to the F1 regulations, proposing that each team should nominate four FP1 sessions to junior drivers starting next year, doubling the current allocation. However, he also recommended that crashes by the stand-ins during these sessions should not be included in the cost cap enforced on teams. Russell believes that granting young drivers more opportunities is beneficial but damaging the car in an FP1 session should not impact the team’s budget constraints. The removal of the extra point awarded for the fastest lap has also been confirmed for next year, a change Russell supports, as he finds the previous system unnecessary and often exploited by drivers with tire advantage. Overall, Russell’s proposals aim to enhance training opportunities for young drivers while maintaining financial stability for F1 teams.
