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IndyCar Stars Get F1 Super Licence Boost!
11 Dec
Summary
- FIA increased Super Licence points for top IndyCar drivers starting 2026.
- Alex Palou humorously offered his 'unused' Super Licences for sale.
- Colton Herta's F1 aspirations were impacted by previous point system.
The FIA has announced significant changes to its Super Licence points allocation for IndyCar, set to take effect in 2026. The revised system will award more points to the top 10 drivers, a move intended to better reflect the caliber of IndyCar talent and facilitate their transition to Formula 1. This addresses long-standing criticisms about the previous allocation.
Previously, drivers like Colton Herta faced significant hurdles in achieving the required 40 points for a Super Licence. The new allocation, while still valuing F2 higher, notably increases points for IndyCar's elite. Reigning champion Alex Palou, who has amassed ample points, humorously commented on the changes, offering his 'unused' Super Licences for sale.
While Palou's own point tally remains unaffected, the new system could have retroactively benefited Herta, potentially making him eligible for F1 drives earlier. Herta is scheduled to race in F2 in 2026, with Cadillac F1 signing him as a test driver. Palou expressed his support for Herta's pursuit but voiced frustration over the FIA's point system.
