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Superlicence requirements revised by FIA

The FIA has made a number of changes to its superlicence points system, adding weight to a number of series.

New superlicence regulations require a driver to accumulate 40 points over a three-year period, with their finishing position in certain championships carrying a set number of points. Originally, the FIA had put its future F2 series top of the list with 60 points for the champion, but this has been revised to 40 points, with second and third positions also gaining 40 points.

The Formula E champion will also be granted a superlicence, although there are no points on offer for any other championship positions as the series itself is not part of the points system.

New additions to the system are DTM and the World Touring Car Championship, with the champions of each series receiving 15 points, while the Formula Renault 3.5 champion will now receive 35 points.

In a further change, drivers will be allowed a three-year grace period once they have reached the required points to secure a superlicence. This is designed to help drivers who may take on a test driver role in F1.

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Andrew Lewin

Andrew first became a fan of Formula 1 during the time when Michael Schumacher and Damon Hill were stepping into the limelight after the era of Alain Prost, Nigel Mansell and Aryton Senna. He's been addicted ever since, and has been writing about the sport now for nearly a quarter of a century for a number of online news sites. He's also written professionally about GP2 (now Formula 2), GP3, IndyCar, World Rally Championship, MotoGP and NASCAR. In his other professional life, Andrew is a freelance writer, social media consultant, web developer/programmer, and digital specialist in the fields of accessibility, usability, IA, online communities and public sector procurement. He worked for many years in magazine production at Bauer Media, and for over a decade he was part of the digital media team at the UK government's communications department. Born and raised in Essex, Andrew currently lives and works in south-west London.