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The FIA have confirmed that they will be reviewing how drivers obtain their FIA Super Licence. In the wake of 16 year old Max Verstappnen been signed by the Toro Rosso team for next season questions have been asked as to the procedures in place to qualify for a Super Licence.
At present drivers need to complete 300KM in a Formula One car but they also undergo intensive training in team simulators.
Following a meeting of the World Motorsport Council in Beijing in Friday it was decided:
'A mandate has been given to the FIA Administration to review the qualification and conditions for the issuing of a super licence, in consultation with all parties concerned,'
The statement went on to say:
'A proposal will be put forward for WMSC approval in December for implementation in 2016.'
1997 world champion Jacques Villeneuve who won the championship with Williams has been particularly vocal in his criticism of the current system of awarding the Super Licence saying:
'Getting a Super License should be meaningful, not just doing three hundred kilometres and it being fine, There is something that is flawed there.'
As well as completing a test with Toro Rosso team this week, Max Verstappen will also take part in the final three free practice one session's in the United States, Brazil and Abu Dhabi as he prepares to make his Formula One race debut in Australia next year.
© Ben Johnston 2014
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