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Young drivers to earn Superlicence points in F1 practice sessions

The FIA has announced that from 2020, young development drivers running in F1 free practice sessions will earn Superlicence points for their efforts. To compete in Formula 1, drivers are currently required to have accumulated 40 Superlicence points by competing in a variety of categories that include Formula 2 and other junior single-seater series, IndyCar and the FIA World Endurance Championship. However, F1 development drivers are is eligible to run in free practice sessions on Grand Prix weekends with a special 'free practice only' licence that requires just 25 points. FIA steward Pirro hurt by ex-racers' reaction to Vettel penalty To help drivers gain access to a proper Superlicence,...
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