- FIA
Details of new superlicence points system released
The details of the FIA's new Formula One superlicence points system have been released by the governing body.
From 2016, drivers must have scored 40 points in a three year period under the new system to qualify for the opportunity to apply for a superlicence to race in F1. Points are awarded for finishing in top ten positions in certain championships outside F1 (see table below), including a "future FIA F2 championship", which is not yet up and running.
The F2 championship will award the most points, with a top three finish enough to gain the necessary 40 points for a superlicence. A top two finish in GP2 will also award enough points as well as victories in the F3 European Championship, WEC and IndyCar. However, winning the Formula Renault 3.5 title - a route taken by several drivers on the current grid - will not be enough to secure a superlicence alone, although in reality most drivers will have accrued additional points in a previous campaign in the past three years.
Applicants will also have to be over the age of 18, hold a valid roadcar driving licence and complete over 300km of testing in a recent F1 car. New applicants will also have to pass a test on the F1 sporting regulations.
1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th 9th 10th
Future FIA F2 Championship 60 50 40 30 20 10 8 6 4 3
GP2 50 40 30 20 10 8 6 4 3 2
FIA F3 European Championship 40 30 20 10 8 6 4 3 2 1
FIA World Endurance Championship (LMP1) 40 30 20 10 8 6 4 3 2 1
IndyCar 40 30 20 10 8 6 4 3 2 1
GP3 30 20 15 10 7 5 3 2 1 0
Formula Renault 3.5 30 20 15 10 7 5 3 2 1 0
Japanese Super Formula 20 15 10 7 5 3 2 1 0 0
FIA national F4 championships 10 7 5 2 1 0 0 0 0 0
National F3 championships 10 7 5 2 1 0 0 0 0 0
Formula Renault EuroCup, ALPS or NEC 5 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
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