F1 Fee guidelines out ‘rookie race’ for this 12 months

The F1 Fee has dominated out working a particular ‘rookie race’ for younger drivers on the finish of the season – however is eager to discover the idea for 2025.

The thought to run a race in present Formulation 1 equipment for a grid of younger drivers after the ultimate Grand Prix of the season in Abu Dhabi was being thought of, however at an F1 Fee assembly on Wednesday chaired by FIA Single-Seater Director Nikolas Tombazis and Formulation 1 President and CEO Stefano Domenicali, it was determined to not go forward with the proposed occasion this 12 months, however as a substitute to take a look at whether or not such a race was doable in 2025.

An announcement launched on Wednesday night confirmed: “The idea of a ‘rookie race’ to be added to the 2024 post-season take a look at schedule at Abu Dhabi was mentioned.

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“Whereas the idea acquired widespread assist, it was decided that on account of timing and organisational constraints, the occasion wouldn’t happen in 2024, and discussions will proceed to formulate a possible idea and plan for 2025.”

The Fee, which met on the RB F1 workforce HQ in Faneza, Italy, did nonetheless talk about some modifications to the rules for the 2026 season.

Firstly, it’s been agreed that the pre-season testing schedule will contain three, three-day assessments, “in recognition of the challenges introduced by the brand new Energy Unit Laws,” which can come into pressure for 2026.