Colton Herta remains one point short of F1 superlicence despite Mexico FP1 run
Reports said Colton Herta appeared to reach the 40-point threshold for an FIA superlicence after completing more than 100 kilometres in first practice at the Mexico City Grand Prix. However, the FIA's position is that he is still one point short, leaving the situation unresolved.
Multiple outlets reported confusion over Colton Herta's Formula 1 superlicence status following the Mexico City Grand Prix weekend. After completing more than 100 kilometres during the first free practice session in Mexico, it initially appeared he had reached 40 superlicence points, the total required to qualify for the FIA document needed for an F1 race seat.
That interpretation has since been challenged. According to the FIA, Herta remains one point short of the requirement, meaning the FP1 outing did not leave him with the total some had expected.
The discrepancy prompted several reports explaining the situation and why Herta's path to a superlicence, and therefore any prospective move to Formula 1, remains delayed for now.
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