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FIA tweaks Super Licence points system after criticism

The FIA has announced a raft of changes to the way drivers can qualify for a Super Licence following criticism that certain series were given too much importance, whilst others had been completely ignored. A new system was put in place this year to ensure inexperienced drivers couldn't jump straight into a Formula 1 car. Under the system, drivers must have earned 40 points over a three-year period by competing in other categories such as GP2, GP3, IndyCar, Formula 3 and the World Endurance Championship as well as a yet to be created Formula 2 Championship. It was claimed the system was unfair as winning the F2 series awarded 60 points, whereas the others awarded between 50...
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