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The World Motorsport Council has announced that the allocation of super license points awarded to the NTT IndyCar Series has been increased beginning in 2026. A super license is needed for a driver to compete in Formula 1, and points towards that license are awarded for a driver’s performance in other select racing series. A […]
The World Motorsport Council has increased the allocation of super license points for the NTT IndyCar Series starting in 2026 to help drivers qualify for Formula 1.
Drivers need 40 points for a super license, based on their performance in various racing series over three years.
IndyCar champions still earn 40 points for the license, with adjustments made for the top 3-9 finishers.
The new point system redistributes points to align with Formula 2’s, addressing complaints of IndyCar’s undervaluation.
Colton Herta, who narrowly missed a Formula 1 opportunity, remains hopeful as he enters Formula 2 to secure the required points under the new system.
The revised points structure is expected to offer more opportunities for IndyCar drivers to transition to Formula 1 in the future.
In summary, the changes aim to make the path from IndyCar to F1 more accessible for talented drivers like Herta.
