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    Red Bull gives up on F1 Super Licence for Herta

    It's really all about money, not bringing another 'promising' driver on board!

    "Colton Herta’s move to Formula 1 is finally off with Red Bull giving up on its pursuit of an FIA Super Licence for the would-be Scuderia AlphaTauri driver.

    The organisation had been seeking dispensation for the IndyCar driver, who does not have the requisite points to obtain the Super Licence.

    However, Speedcafe.com understands that Herta had been denied dispensation already last year, and that it was unlikely to be forthcoming at a second time of asking.

    Now, Red Bull Motorsport Advisor Helmut Marko has confirmed to German-based outlet Motorsport-Total that the American will not be in one of its F1 teams next year.

    Marko asserted that it represents a missed opportunity for the championship to further its following in Herta’s lucrative home market.

    “It’s a shame that people don’t realise what value an American driver, especially a guy like Colton Herta, would have for the booming American market, especially with three F1 races,” he said.
    The 22-year-old has seven IndyCar race wins to his name, and is considered one of the hottest talents in the category.
    However, after finishing 10th in the series this year, he would still have only 32 of the 40 points necessary to obtain a Super Licence, with Marko declaring it “incomprehensible” that such a driver does not qualify."
    "Illegitimum non carborundum".

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    IMHO the Indycar championship should be on par with Formula 2 regarding license points.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Ferry_vO View Post
    IMHO the Indycar championship should be on par with Formula 2 regarding license points.
    https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/he...ence/10371366/

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