Quote Originally Posted by AnttiL View Post
That's actually an interesting number...

2022: 7
2021: 5
2020: 7
2019: 7
2018: 7
2017: 5
2016: 8
2015: 7
2014: 8
2009: 8
2004: 7
1999: 6
1995: 6

Before that we didn't have "full" seasons for anyone, everyone did partial programs. But the point is that 7 is actually a good number of full time drivers (although it could still get smaller during the season), especially for just three teams. Partial drivers have been a thing always. Also, from 1997 to 2016 a team could only enter two drivers.
facts small correction: between 2001-2003 teams would nominate 3 drivers as now.