News Details
Superlicence rules to favour F2 drivers
In recent years, some of the smaller teams have found an additional source of revenue by employing eager young bucks as 'test drivers', essentially allowing a well-funded driver a couple of outings in their car - usually at promotional events - a nice set of overalls and a few pictures to show the grandkids. One or two have even made it to Friday practice sessions on Grand Prix weekends, but not any more. In a new move the FIA is to make it much harder for said wannabees to participate in Friday sessions as it tightens the rules on the issuing of the necessary superlicence. Up until now, a driver merely had to complete 300kms in a 'representative F1 car' and answer a few relevant questions...
Full Story »
Full Story »
8y ago from Pitpass.com
0
You May Also Be Interested In...
FIA toughens-up free practice superlicence rules
A revision by the FIA to superlicence rules will restrict access in the...
8y ago from F1i.com
FIA tightens free practice driver licence requirements
The FIA has tightened the requirements for drivers to gain a free...
8y ago from MotorsportWeek.com
FIA clamps down on F1 practice driver licences
The FIA has changed Formula 1 superlicence rules for 2018, to make it...
8y ago from Motorsport.com
Sainz: Early Renault move has ‘paid off'
Carlos Sainz believes his early move to Renault has not only set a strong...
8y ago from PlanetF1.com
Elsewhere On The Network
Popular On MGPToday.com
Senior Honda MotoGP executive exits as HRC restructure...
No description available...
6h ago from Motorsport.com
All the records Marc Marquez can break in MotoGP 2026
No description available...
8h ago from Motorsport.com
MotoGP to set minimum salary for riders from 2027
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
Honda stuck at "similar potential" to 2025...
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On IndyCarToday.com
PREMA confirmed to miss opening IndyCar round
PREMA will not be present for this weekend’s season-opening round of...
2h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Marcus Ericsson going into 2026 season with “chip on...
No description available...
2h ago from Motorsport.com
Ticket design for 110th Indianapolis 500 unveiled
The ticket design for this upcoming May’s 110th running of the...
2h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Ed Carpenter Racing enter technical partnership with...
No description available...
1h ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On TotalWRC.com
Acropolis Rally's Thursday parc ferme will be on a boat
No description available...
7h ago from Motorsport.com
Hyundai “realistic and optimistic” in mission to...
No description available...
1w ago from Motorsport.com
Oliver Solberg “didn’t deserve more than P4”...
No description available...
1w ago from Motorsport.com
WRC Sweden: Elfyn Evans storms to victory as Toyota...
No description available...
1w ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On GunnersToday.com
Pitch Points: Bodø/Glimt give us hope for the future;...
world of soccer throws up no shortage of questions. Today, Graham Ruthven...
39m ago from TheGuardian.com
Arsenal could renew interest in 250k-a-week 'machine',...
Leon Goretzka continues to be linked with a move away from Bayern Munich...
1h ago from CaughtOffside.com
Sources: Man City and Arsenal lead race for English...
Jack Hinshelwood’s rise at Brighton & Hove Albion has been one of the...
11h ago from CaughtOffside.com
You’re in the queue
Morning all, Andrew M is out of action today, so I’m on cover duty for...
11h ago from Arseblog.com
Comments
Hottest News
Christian Horner aims final gibe at Toto Wolff to end...
Christian Horner couldn't resist one final dig at... Read More »
1h ago from RacingNews365.com
‘Not my choice’: Horner breaks silence on...
The Formula 1 paddock was rocked early last... Read More »
49m ago from F1i.com
Häkkinen marvels at Piastri but McLaren can have only one...
Two-time F1 world champion Mika Häkkinen has... Read More »
1h ago from F1i.com
