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Ferrari calls for post-season test rule change amid Alonso inclusion

Ferrari has suggested that the rules surrounding eligible drivers for the post-season young driver test be changed after Fernando Alonso received the green light to take part. The Spaniard will join Renault for the test in Abu Dhabi at the conclusion of the 2020 season ahead of his full-time return to F1 next year with the team. F1’s Sporting Regulations state that drivers taking part in the test must “be in possession of an International A Licence; and unless otherwise approved by the FIA, not have competed in more than two F1 World Championship races during their career”. However, Alonso has 311 starts to his name, the third most of any driver in F1 history, leading to outrage from...
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