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IndyCar drivers lambast 'elitist' F1 for Herta superlicence snub

IndyCar drivers Alex Rossi and Graham Rahal have aired their views on Colton Herta's recent superlicence plight, with both racers denouncing F1 and the FIA for snubbing their talented colleague. Herta entered the frame earlier this month as a possible replacement for Pierre Gasly at AlphaTauri as the Frenchman aspired to join the Alpine team. However, Herta's lack of points meant that the Andretti Autosport charger wasn't eligible for an F1 superlicence, which encouraged Red Bull to lobby the FIA for an exemption. Unfortunately, given the governing body's lack of response on the matter and the opposition expressed by several teams and F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali to Herta being given a free...
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