The proposed rookie sprint race for Formula One drivers will not take place this year, but it may take place in the future.
The Formula One team has decided to abandon their intentions to have a rookie sprint race during the post-season test in Abu Dhabi in December. This decision was made owing to logistical issues, and the proposal is expected to be reconsidered in the future.
There was a consensus among all of the major players that the notion of holding a 10-car sprint event on the Tuesday following the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, which is the final race of the season, would be approved. The goal of the event would be to provide rookies with more relevant mileage in current Formula One vehicles.
During the meeting of the Formula One Commission that took place on Wednesday, the ideas were further developed and then discussed. However, the general view was that Formula One and the FIA would be left with an excessive number of logistical issues that would be impossible to handle in a span of two months.
Therefore, it was decided that the plans for the post-season test that would take place the following year will be revisited, and this time, there will be more time to adequately flesh out the concept and the organizational component.
According to a report that was compiled following the commission meeting, "the concept of a "rookie race" to be added to the post-season test schedule at Abu Dhabi in 2024 was discussed."
"While the concept received widespread support, it was determined that due to timing and organisational constraints, the event would not take place in 2024, and discussions will continue to formulate a potential concept and plan for 2025."
A brief qualifying session and a sprint race with ten rookies were among the activities that were scheduled to take place on the Tuesday following Abu Dhabi. These activities were scheduled to take place in conjunction with the regular Pirelli test component of the day.
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2026 Cars To See Increased Aerodynamic Performance
The F1 Commission also examined adjustments to the all-new 2026 technical regulations, which were a cause of worry from the teams when an initial sketch was provided in June and was then further modified in the FIA's Technical Advisory Committee.
It was agreed the 2026 cars will gain an increase in aerodynamic performance levels compared to the original proposals.
"Following discussions during recent Technical Advisory Committee meetings, and ongoing talks with Formula 1 teams, a number of amendments to the 2026 Technical Regulations in the areas of performance, aerodynamics and safety have been included in the latest iteration of these Regulations," said the statement.
"These involve an increase of the expected aerodynamic performance of the cars following extensive collaboration between the teams and the FIA over the last few months."
The F1 Commission also agreed on the 2026 sporting and financial regulations and confirmed that there will be three separate three-day tests ahead of the 2026 season to help teams get up to speed with their all-new power units, which will be particularly valuable for new engine manufacturers Audi and Red Bull-Ford.
"The 2026 Sporting Regulations have undergone a significant re-vamp, seeking to simplify their structure," the statement said.
"In terms of substance, the 2026 pre-season test schedule will feature three, three-day tests, in consideration of the challenges provided by the new Power Unit Regulations.
"The 2026 Financial Regulations will be an evolution of the current regulatory structure.The aim of the 2026 regulations are to maintain a competitive balance between sporting justice and financial sustainability."
All revisions are still subject to ratification by the FIA's World Motor Sport Council, which will assemble on 17 October.
