FIA Platinum Categorisation explained
Platinum Categorisation is a category within the FIA Drivers' Categorisation. The FIA Drivers' Categorisation is a system created by Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile that lists drivers on the basis of their achievements, performances and age. This categorization is used in sports car racing championships such as FIA World Endurance Championship, IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship, European Le Mans Series, etc. The previously separate FIA WEC and FIA GT3 lists were merged in 2015.[1] The initial categorisation is based on the driver's age and career record.[2] Series that use FIA rankings must agree to submit the relevant data back to the FIA.
Requirements for Platinum categorisation
Driver rankings are revised annually and issued in December.
(Only the 2022 series names are listed in this summary; the historical equivalent series also count in most cases.)[3]
General definition
- Current or past FIA Super Licence holder, practice licences included
- Performances and achievements are at the Platinum driver level
- Professional driver
Competition results
Age
- Drivers are reduced by one grade for the season following their 50th birthday (starting in 2023, age downgrades will start after the age of 55). Thus no driver over 50 may be categorised above Gold.
Discretionary
Drivers whose performances and achievements, despite not being covered by one of the definitions above, may be considered as Platinum by the FIA.
Current drivers
This is the list as published on the FIA website at the beginning of the 2023 season, and includes 223 drivers, who hold the Platinum license.[4]
External links
Notes and References
- Web site: DiZinno. Tony. FIA Reveals First 2015 Global Driver Ratings List – Sportscar365. 2022-02-14. sportscar365.com. 7 November 2014 . en-US.
- Web site: FIA Driver Categorisations regulations 2023. Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile. 29 June 2022.
- Web site: FIA Driver Categorisation Regulations. fia.com. 2 March 2024.
- Web site: 2 May 2018. 2023 DRIVERS' CATEGORISATION LIST. 2 July 2023. fia.com. FIA.
- News: The full list of confirmed F1 drivers for the 2022 season as Magnussen makes surprise return . inews.co.uk . 20 March 2022 . en.
- Web site: 2022 Porsche Supercup Standings.
- Web site: 2020 Super GT gt500 entry list.
- Web site: 2023 British GT GT3 standings.
- Web site: 18 January 2019. Rolex 24 entry list 2019.
- Web site: GT World Challenge Europe standings.
- Web site: 2023 Stock Car Brasil Standings.
- Web site: Davide Valsecchi will replace me at the Ring. twitter.com. Jeroen Bleekemolen. 1 July 2016. 1 July 2016.
