Extra-championship race
Confirmations are arriving within the F1 paddock regarding the original and interesting idea of holding a Sprint race during the post-season tests in Abu Dhabi, with the protagonists are the young drivers from the various Circus teams. It would be a micro-simulation of a weekend with free practice, qualifying and a race that could be useful for young talents from the various academies to gain confidence with Formula 1 single-seaters and practice the various race procedures.
Isola’s confirmation
At the same time, the teams could evaluate who will be the champions of the future in a competitive context and closer to the reality of a real GP than what is seen in F2 and F3. The confirmation of this small-big news in the end-of-year calendar It was given by the boss of the Pirelli motorsport area Mario Islandwho spoke to Sky Sport F1 microphones, implying that the only thing missing from the agreement is the formal announcement.
“It has not yet been officially confirmed – explained Isola – but it should take place on the same day as the post-season test. As it is being planned to run the day, there will be space for both 2025 tests with the ‘regular’ drivers and for free practice, qualifying and the rookie race“.
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