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F1 slammed over ‘idiotic’ driver issue
Drive to Survive legend Will Buxton criticized the ‘idiotic’ requirements for obtaining a FIA super licence to race in F1, responding to a report about IndyCar star Colton Herta possibly moving to F2 to earn super licence points. The current system awards drivers 40 points over three years in FIA-approved series for an F1 super licence, while competing in F2 offers better point rewards. Some feel the system needs a drastic overhaul, especially concerning IndyCar points allocation.
Max Verstappen’s rapid F1 rise led to changes in the super licence system, to ensure drivers had sufficient experience before entering the sport. However, there are concerns about the disproportion in points awarded to different series’ drivers, like F3 versus IndyCar. Despite Herta’s success in IndyCar, he may still have to prove himself in F2 to get the required super licence points.
Herta was linked to a potential drive with the new F1 team Cadillac for 2026, but lacked the necessary super licence points, holding only 31 points. To meet the requirement, he needed to finish the current IndyCar championship in fourth place. As rumors swirl about his potential move to F2, Herta has acknowledged them but hasn’t confirmed anything yet.
