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Leclerc to miss the opening practice session in Austria
F1TechnicalJune 26, 2026
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Six rookie drivers will take part in FP1 at the 2026 Austrian Grand Prix, as teams continue to fulfil the FIA‑mandated requirement to run young drivers—defined as those with no more than two Grand Prix starts—in two practice sessions per car each season.