The FIA Drivers' Categorisation is a system created by Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile that lists drivers on the basis of their achievements and performances. This categorization is used in sports car racing championships as FIA World Endurance Championship, WeatherTech SportsCar Championship, European Le Mans Series, etc. It was merged from the FIA WEC and FIA GT3 lists. The initial categorisation is based on the driver's age and their career record.[1]
Requirements for Silver categorization
Amateur driver who meets at least one of the following criteria:[1]
- The driver is aged under 30 and does not meet any Platinum or Gold criteria;
- The driver won a full season of any regional or major national championship;
- The driver has won a World Endurance Championship race;
- The driver has won a non-professional series either national or international organized by a Manufacturer. (Porsche GT3, Lamborghini Super Trofeo, etc.);
- The driver has competed in high-level international karting competitions;
- The driver was able to meet the average Silver lap times during testing while being categorized Bronze;
- The driver works as a racing trainer, coach or instructor;
- Drivers whose performances and achievements that are not covered by one of the definitions above can be appointed by the FIA as a Silver driver;The driver meets two of the requirements of Platinum but is aged over 55 years old;
- The driver meets the requirements of Gold but is aged over 50 years old;
References
- ^ a b "FIA DRIVER CATEGORISATIONS REGULATIONS". Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile. 30 September 2015. Retrieved 17 October 2015.