Formula 1 Rookie Race Delayed Until At Least 2025

The Formula 1 Commission has delayed the planned rookie race for aspiring drivers until at least 2025. The event was intended to provide young drivers with an opportunity to demonstrate their qualifications to race in F1, but concerns over timing, logistics, and team member workload led to the delay. The FIA will continue to discuss the concept and plan for 2025, but there is no guarantee that the event will take place. The idea of a rookie race arose from concerns that young drivers have limited opportunities to prove themselves in F1 machinery due to testing limitations. The FIA had initially proposed holding the event in 2024, but due to organizational constraints, it was ruled out. The Commission did, however, discuss changes to the regulations for the 2026 season, including an increase in aerodynamic performance and a new pre-season testing schedule.