As far as I understand it, you create a "stubby" new release, you edit the age restriction data, and you leave it as it is. When you really have to submit a new release, you can take it from there with a build upload and all that is needed.
A bit clunky. Why not simply allow to edit the form for the current release? You can change other data after all.
Topic:
App Store Distribution & Marketing
SubTopic:
App Store Connect
Tags: