Upcoming drivers who avoid penalty points in lower series have been given an F1 superlicence incentive. In the wake of the move which saw Max Verstappen secure an F1 race seat with Toro Rosso whilst only 16, the FIA reacted by overhauling the system by which drivers can qualify for the superlicence required to move up to the discipline. The first move, which came into effect this year, was to raise the minimum age to 18, even though in his first season, still only 17, the youngster was to win the FIA's own 'Rookie of the Year' award (and two others) following a sensational debut season. Initially, the new system required drivers to gain a minimum of 40 qualifying points over a three-ear...
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