Last month’s Mexican GP was scattered with Formula 2 drivers partaking in FP1 as F1 teams are facing a last minute challenge to meet requirements for the season.
In total, five drove in the session because FIA rules state every driver must give up an FP1 outing for a rookie, who has no more than two grand prix starts. However, full-time F1 drivers who started the season as a rookie are exempt from this rule.
