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Tougher rules on young drivers
Drivers who wish to race in Formula 1 must be at least 18 years old and satisfy a new points system, under new rules to be introduced in 2016. To gain a super licence from governing body the FIA, drivers must earn a fixed number of points from racing in junior series in a three-year period. They must cover at least 300km in an F1 car and hold a valid driving licence. Max Verstappen, 17, makes his F1 debut this year but would be ineligible to race if the rules were enforced now. From next year, new drivers must also answer questions on the sporting regulations and have completed at least 80% of two full seasons in qualifying championships. Fast fact Had the new points system always been in...
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