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‘A lot of talk' about more F1 chances for rookies

Jul.31 Formula 1 is considering how to open up more opportunities for rookie drivers, according to mounting reports. La Gazzetta dello Sport claims that at the recent F1 Commission meeting, a proposal for a ‘wildcard' system forcing teams to field a rookie in grands prix at least once or twice a season was discussed. However, adding an occasional third entry per team was apparently ruled out on cost grounds, while teams also could not agree that an existing race driver should simply sit out a race in deference to a youngster. Another proposal still on the table is a one-off F1 sprint race only for rookie or inexperienced drivers, perhaps to take place in Abu Dhabi following the...
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