Everything changes in Formula 1, the racing regulations are changed: a seat is missing, an incredible surprise for the fans
If this isn’t an epochal change, we’re close. The world of Formula 1 is about to experience a small but significant turning point. The regulations were changed during the race, and could also radically change the strategies for the near future of some of the most prestigious teams in the world of motorsport. In particular one, eager to accelerate their season, at a time when the foundations for future successes could be laid.
In the midst of an exciting and hard-fought World Cup Verstappen absolute protagonist and dominator of this year too, but with a smaller margin compared to the last two seasons, a change in the regulations has arrived which could make the next races even more competitive.
In particular, according to what was reported by Autosport, the possibility of an exemption is about to arrive which could allow some drivers, among the most deserving, to sit behind the wheel of a single-seater even earlier than could have happened in the past. A turning point that could above all change the plans of Mercedes, grappling with a transition season that could lead to an important promotion within the same team.
Formula 1, the rules change again: the news makes Mercedes happy
The last time an underage driver sat aboard a Formula 1 single-seater was 2015. It was the then 17 years old Max Verstappen, who made his debut in Australia driving the Bull Redgiving ‘the start’ to a career that would transform him, in the space of a few years, into one of the most successful drivers of all time.
From that moment on FIA However, he decided to prevent minors from running in Formula 1. A choice which, in fact, has clipped the wings of many young drivers, emerging talents from the world of motorsport capable of shining in Formula 2 And Formula 3. All this, however, is about to change again, as reported by Autosport.
For the joy of Toto Wolff, who decided to start again from young people. Indeed, from the very young. Apparently the next Mercedes driver, in some way the one who will inherit Hamilton’s role, will be Andrea Kimi Antonelli. A boy who is now 17 years old and in theory couldn’t drive in F1. However, the FIA has decided to grant an exemption to allow the most deserving 17-year-olds to make their debut immediately in the circus. And Antonelli could benefit from this innovation.
In the next few weeks, before the summer break, the very young driver from Bologna could therefore be called by Mercedes to participate in some free practice sessions, while waiting to turn 18 on August 25th. Subsequently, it is not certain that the moment of debut may not arrive. According to what transpires, he could in fact also be called upon to drive one Williams in place of Logan Sargeant, to savor the emotion of the race in view of his arrival at Mercedes.
At the moment these are only hypotheses. However, one thing is certain: Wolff has decided to focus heavily on the young Italian talent, and apparently the FIA leaders have no intention of placing obstacles in the way of the upcoming debut of a boy who could represent the future of this sport.
