Motor racing-F1 considering mandatory Friday practice for young drivers


Formula One F1 - Italian Grand Prix - Autodromo Nazionale Monza, Monza, Italy - September 9, 2021 Red Bull's Max Verstappen and Sergio Perez with bicycles on the circuit ahead of the Italian Grand Prix REUTERS/Massimo Pinca

(Reuters) - Formula One teams could be obliged to run young drivers in Friday practice sessions from next season to provide an opportunity for fresh talent to gain track time and shine.

The sport's chief executive Stefano Domenicali told Italian media ahead of their home grand prix at Monza that the matter was under discussion.

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