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Mercedes in talks with FIA over super licence rule

Mercedes reserve Pascal Wehrlein is hoping the FIA will adjust its new-for-2016 super licence criteria, paving the way for him to make his Formula 1 debut next year. The 20-year-old tested the Mercedes W05 last year during Abu Dhabi's post-season test, leading to his appointment as reserve driver, a role he's already had to fulfil during pre-season testing. The German also has hundreds of miles of experience behind the wheel of Force India's 2014 car. That's enough to qualify for a licence this year, but not for the 2016 season. That's because the FIA now demands a driver collect 40 points by succeeding in junior categories such as GP2, GP3 and FR3.5 among others. Wehrlein races in DTM,...
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