FIA increases F1 Super Licence points for IndyCar.
Strongly enhanced rewards for top-five championship placements
The FIA has announced an increase in Formula 1 Super Licence points for IndyCar, a long-awaited modification that comes as Colton Herta requires an F2 season this year to secure a 2027 Cadillac seat. This decision was approved during the FIA World Motor Sport Council meeting held in Tashkent.
In its announcement, the governing body stated: "The points awarded for the IndyCar Series have been elevated for positions from 3rd to 9th to acknowledge the growing importance of the category."
The updated structure provides significantly greater rewards for top-five championship finishes. Third place now receives 25 points (up from 20), while fourth place increases from 10 to 20 points, and fifth rises from 8 to 15 points. Sixth place remains at 10 points, and ninth has been adjusted from 2 to 3 points.
The IndyCar champion will still receive the full 40 points; however, unlike F2, only first or second place ensures automatic Super Licence eligibility. This change helps to bridge the widely criticized gap between F2 and IndyCar, recognizing the strength and competitiveness of the US series while keeping F2 as the FIA's premier standard.
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