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F1 teams seek to amend rookie practice rules for 2026 season

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 5, 2026, 2:06 PM

Last updated Jun 5, 2026

F1 teams seek to amend rookie practice rules for 2026 season

Summary

Formula 1 teams are lobbying the FIA to adjust the rookie practice regulations for the upcoming 2026 season. The push for change comes in response to significant disruptions in the race calendar, the postponement of races in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia due to ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. Current rules mandate that teams must give rookie drivers four practice sessions each season, but teams are now requesting that this be reduced to two sessions to mitigate logistical challenges. The FIA will need to decide on this request amidst uncertainty surrounding the remaining races of the season.

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Status Watch

•Majority of teams propose reducing rookie sessions from four to two.
•Bahrain and Saudi Arabian races postponed indefinitely due to geopolitical issues.
•Traditional rookie sessions in Qatar and Abu Dhabi face uncertainty.
•FIA must decide on the teams' proposal amid calendar disruptions.

Latest Updates

2:06 PMYahoo Sports — F1 Teams Push to Slash 2026 Rookie Practice Rules Amid Massive Calendar Chaos

What they're saying

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The 2026 F1 season was supposed to usher in a massive new era of technical regulations, but right now, the paddock is entirely consumed by a massive geopolitical and logistical nightmare. With the race calendar suddenly shrinking and the future…
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