P1racenews AI automatic summary:
The Race has learned that a proposal for a standalone Formula 1 sprint race contested exclusively by young drivers is being discussed
A proposal for a standalone Formula 1 sprint race for young drivers is being discussed by stakeholders, as reported by The Race. This mini-event would take place after the season finale in addition to the usual one-day post-season Abu Dhabi test. Presently, the only opportunities for young drivers to gain mileage in F1 cars are the ‘young driver test’ and the rule requiring teams to run a non-race driver at least once per season. The discussion also included the suggestion of ‘wildcard’ entries for young drivers in F1 races, but was quickly dismissed due to logistical issues. Tentative support has been shown for a post-season standalone race, but various factors such as regulations, safety requirements, and driver eligibility still need to be considered. Potential timelines for implementing this idea could be the end of 2024 or 2025, allowing more time for detailed planning and consideration with the adoption of new technical rules in 2026.
