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Teams are not allowed to drive their cars on track outside of a few set moments. Thereโs pre-season testing, a few days post-season, and thatโs about it. Although a few weeks back there were extra tests for the new tires.
It takes a few years (three, I believe) for cars to become freely available to teams. At promotional events youโll see Red Bull drive a repainted 2019 car, for example.
It would actually be an interesting concept to have "track practice hours" quota divided similarly to aero tunnel hours.
the problem is the teams who need practice the most are the ones who can least afford it. that's why it doesn't exist anymore.
My counter here is that you'd be disincentivising the promotion of drivers from Formula 2, since they would need more time than a driver coming over from another team.