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Red Bull junior Isawa to replace Verstappen in Bahrain FP1
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09/04/2025 at 10:3409/04/2025 at 10:48 Red Bull junior Ayumu Isawa Ayumu Iwasa has joined Formula 1’s flurry of rookie drivers announced for this week's opening practice session at the Bahrain Grand Prix. The 23-year-old Japanese driver will replace Max Verstappen in Friday’s FP1, adding to the excitement of a day dedicated to showcasing young talent. F1’s rule requiring teams to field rookies – drivers with two or fewer Grand Prix starts – in at least four FP1 sessions over the course of the season has sparked a wave of fresh faces. Iwasa will be joined by Dino Beganovic (Ferrari), Fred Vesti (Mercedes), Felipe Drugovich (Aston Martin), Luke Browning...
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