P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Each Formula 1 team needs to satisfy the rule of running a ‘rookie’ driver in each of its cars during a season
During the Formula 1 season, each team is required to field a ‘rookie’ driver in their cars, which becomes more prevalent as the season progresses. The upcoming race weekend at Sakhir sees a significant number of rookie driver substitutions due to various factors. Ferrari’s Dino Beganovic, Red Bull’s Ayumu Iwasa, Williams’ Luke Browning, and Mercedes’ Frederik Vesti are among the junior racers making their debut in official F1 sessions. Several teams, including Aston Martin and Haas, have opted for driver switches for the first practice session, with Ryo Hirakawa notably moving from Alpine to Haas for this weekend. Overall, the Bahrain Grand Prix FP1 lineup showcases the importance of providing young talents with valuable track time in the pinnacle of motorsport.
