Positives and Negatives of New Formula 1 Super Licence System

The FIA recently announced changes to the system that sees drivers awarded a super licence, the accolade which allows them to compete in Formula One. According to the sport's official website, the amendments mean drivers must not only complete a minimum of 300 kilometres behind the wheel of a contemporary F1 car but hold a road licence, pass a test on the sporting regulations and have a minimum of two years' single-seater racing experience under their belt. A minimum age of 18 has also been introduced, but the biggest change concerns the addition of a points system. Drivers must score a minimum of 40 super licence points over a three-year time frame in junior categories, with the amount of points earned dependent on both their success and t...

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