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Wehrlein: Mercedes speaking to FIA about 2016 superlicence

Sutton Images Enlarge Pascal Wehrlein does not think he will need to gain superlicence points in another series if he wants a full-time F1 drive in 2016, despite recent rule changes. Last year the FIA introduced a new superlicence points system set to commence in 2016, from when on drivers will need to have accumulated 40 points in a three-year period. Points are awarded for finishing in top ten positions in certain championships outside of F1. Other than his career in DTM, where he won a race last year for HWA at Lausitz, Wehrlein currently does not have the points to enter F1 next year despite being Mercedes reserve driver. He is set for another season of DTM this year but the series is...
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