The FIA's Super License system has recently become the subject of debate within Formula 1 especially after Red Bull expressed their interest in U.S. IndyCar driver Colton Herta. The problem for Colton Herta though, is that he does not have enough Super License point to be given the permission to drive an F1 car, as the FIA awards points differently to IndyCar drivers compared to their Formula 2 counterparts. Red Bull are interested in placing Herta a AlphaTauri to replace Pierre Gasly who is reportedly eyed by Alpine to replace Fernando Alonso, and the energy drinks outfit are looking to get the American an exemption for lack of sufficient points. As almost every subject in F1, there was...
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