The FIA has formally rejected a request for Colton Herta to be granted an F1 superlicence ❌ Full story ⬇️
However, the energy drinks giant’s plans rested on Herta being granted the mandatory F1 superlicence that he needs to compete in grand prix racing.
But with his race-winning form in IndyCar, and success in other series which included being runner-up in the Indy Lights title chase in 2019, Red Bull felt he had the necessary skills and experience to race in F1. However, amid some unease from F1 teams about the impact that Herta being granted an exemption would have on other junior categories, the matter became hugely political.team principal Mattia Binotto had been outspoken at the Italian Grand Prix when he said: “I think force majeure cannot be used for Herta. That will be a completely wrong approach. Regulations are in place in order to protect our sport and make sure that we're making the right process and choices for our sport itself.
“The FIA will not be pressured by any teams into decisions on matters such as superlicence points. The FIA President has implemented robust governance, and we will abide by that,” said a spokesman.
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