The FIA made a special exception for Naoki Yamamoto to participate in practice for the Japanese Grand Prix as the Honda-backed driver did not have enough superlicence points.
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Yamamoto “doesn’t fit the criteria” for race seat – Horner
2019 Japanese Grand Prix
Posted onRed Bull team principal Christian Horner praised Naoki Yamamoto’s first F1 practice run for Toro Rosso but said he “doesn’t fit the criteria” for a race seat.
Naoki Yamamoto to make F1 debut in practice on Friday
2019 Japanese Grand Prix
Posted onNaoki Yamamoto, who Jenson Button said deserves a chance to race in F1, will drive for Toro Rosso in first practice at Suzuka on Friday.