Colton Herta superlicence: why Mexico changed little

Reports after Mexico Grand Prix practice suggested Colton Herta had reached 40 superlicence points, but Autosport and Motorsport.com said he remained one short.

Autosport and Motorsport.com reported that Colton Herta’s Formula 1 superlicence position drew fresh attention after his first practice outing at the Mexico Grand Prix. Both outlets said Herta completed more than 100 kilometres in the session, which initially made it appear he had reached the 40-point mark required for the licence needed to secure an F1 seat.

Those reports said the situation was not that simple. Motorsport.com reported that Herta remained one point short despite the Mexico running, while Autosport also reported that the apparent move to 40 points did not reflect the final position.

With no primary-source ruling included in the supplied material, the status should be treated as reported rather than confirmed. Based on those accounts, the Mexico mileage appeared to put Herta on the threshold, but did not secure the final point.