How F1's new practice rule allowed more rookies to shine in 2022

The new regulation meant teams were obliged to give two free practice sessions per season to a driver who had not yet competed in more than two grands prix. As teams fulfilled this requirement, a total of ten 'rookies' who had not taken part in a race got their opportunity to run in practice. There was also Pietro Fittipaldi, who had already contested two races for Haas in 2020 .

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