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FIA tightens free practice driver licence requirements
The FIA has tightened the requirements for drivers to gain a free practice licence, meaning fewer young drivers will be able to take part in Friday practice sessions. Prior to the change, drivers wanting to participate in free practice without a superlicence were required to complete 300km (186 miles) in a 'representative F1 car' and answer questions on the Sporting Regulations. If successful, a 'free practice' licence would be issued, allowing the driver to take part in Friday sessions. From 2018 onwards, the FIA has amended those rules, with drivers now needing to have competed in six Formula 2 races or have accumulated 25 superlicence points in eligible championships during...
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