Adjust Formula License For Free

The current cost of a Super Licence is a flat rate (probably in the range of $10,000-20,000) plus an extra fee dictated by how many points the driver scored in the previous year's championship (if they are an existing F1 driver of course), meaning the better they perform the more they need to pay.

Simple answer No. They need what is called an FIA Super Licence, in which a driver must accumulate a total of 40 points (from FIA governed events) and test an F1 car, before they are qualified to drive an F1 car, in order to avoid cases like Ricciardo Rosset.

To become a F1 driver, you are required to have talent and then subsequently compete, and achieve success, at the various junior levels of motorsports. Only by crossing these milestones, a driver can gain a FIA certified super license, which is mandatory to have if he or she want to race in F1.

Does Lewis Hamilton have a driving licence? Yes, he does. Lewis has a driving license, and he also has an extensive collection of exotic cars including the completely original 1966 427 Shelby Cobra pictured above.

Max Verstappen was a full-time Formula 1 driver at 17 years of age. What's interesting is that the Dutchman did not even have a driving license when he started driving in the big leagues.

Currently at the wheel is the US media giant Liberty Media, which also has interests in baseball, broadcasting, film production and sport management. It bought Formula One for US$4.6 billion (£3.4 billion) in 2017 from the previous owners, CVC Capital Partners.

Path to Formula One: Super LicenseThey must hold an FIA International Grade A license.They must hold a current road license.They must be at least 18 years of age.They must pass a mandatory test concerning F1 sporting regulations.They must have spent at least two years in junior formula racing series.More items...?Aug 23, 2017