P1racenews AI automatic summary:
The chances of an IndyCar driver switching to Formula 1 have increased after the FIA boosted IndyCar’s superlicence points allocation from 2026
“The FIA increased IndyCar’s superlicence points allocation from 2026, improving the chances of IndyCar drivers switching to Formula 1.
To be eligible for an F1 superlicence, a driver must accumulate at least 40 points in other series first.
Colton Herta faced difficulties transitioning from IndyCar to F1 due to lacking points, causing his potential move to Red Bull’s second team to fall through.
Although Herta now aims for Formula 2, the improved points system will benefit future IndyCar drivers looking to move to F1.
The FIA’s adjustment now awards double-digit points to the top six in IndyCar standings, reflecting the category’s significance.
These changes, along with minor F1 updates, were approved during the last FIA World Motorsport Council meeting of the year, impacting the motorsport landscape for the upcoming years.”
