Ferrari Mailing List: Hamilton's suspension in France, etc.

[Tom Reynolds (kjtar]

I sent an email to AllExperts.com's Adam:
Subject  F1 super licence/F1 testing/racing Question  Since Lewis Hamilton's 
one month driving privilege suspension in France, what is the status of 
Hamilton's F1 testing availability?  I've been told both ways: one, that since 
Lewis  is suspended from driving in France for one month, that his license was 
taken and either the police or the court has it and since he doesn't have his 
driver's license he can't test or drive anywhere for one month.  
The other story is that this road suspension in France has nothing to do with 
the F1 Superlicence, and won't affect his testing (and if it were in the 
season, wouldn't affect his racing.)  Which is true?  Being a Brit, is there a 
separate UK licence?  Does the EU have an all-encompassing licence?
Thanks very much,
Tom Reynolds
Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA 

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Answer  Hi Tom,
Road and F1 racing (super)licence have nothing at all in common. Gachot 
(Jordan) lost his driving licence but could still race, although ironically he 
was subsequently dropped. You can race and test without a road licence.
Adam

Here's the link: If anyone has any questions, ask him.
http://www.allexperts.com/user.cgi?m=6&catID=1609&qID=4709131