Platinum Categorisation is a category within the FIA Drivers' Categorisation. The FIA Drivers' Categorisation is a system created by

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that lists drivers on the basis of their achievements, performances and age. This categorization is used in

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championships such as

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European Le Mans Series The European Le Mans Series (abbreviated as ELMS) is a European sports car racing endurance series inspired by the 24 Hours of Le Mans race and organized by the Automobile Club de l'Ouest (ACO). The European Le Mans Series is similar to the ...

, etc. The previously separate FIA WEC and FIA GT3 lists were merged in 2015. The initial categorisation is based on the driver's age and his or her career record. 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. Professional driver, who meets at least two of the following criteria: (Only the 2022 series names are listed in this summary; the historical equivalent series also count in most cases.)

General

* Satisfies 3 or more

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criteria * Holds a

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(excluding practice licences); * Factory driver, paid by a car manufacturer or official importer, with results to match; this includes drivers supplied to supported teams, and appearances for a single or low number of races;

Competition Results

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winner in a professional category (Hypercar / LMP1 / LMGTE Pro); * Top-five finisher in the general classification in the

IndyCar Series The IndyCar Series, currently known as the NTT IndyCar Series under sponsorship, is the highest class of regional North American open-wheel single-seater formula racing cars in the United States, which has been conducted under the auspices o ...

, the

FIA Formula 2 Championship The FIA Formula 2 Championship is a second-tier single-seater championship organised by the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA). Held on racing circuits, the championship was introduced in 2017, following the rebranding of the l ...

; all FIA World Championships (including

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as of 2021) and

WeatherTech SportsCar Championship The IMSA SportsCar Championship, currently known as the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship under sponsorship, is a sports car racing series based in the United States and Canada and organized by the International Motor Sports Association (IMS ...

(P only); * Top-three finisher in the general classification of a

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international series ( FIA F3,

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), or major international single-seater championship (

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, World Series by Nissan/Formula Renault 3.5, Formula Nippon/Super Formula Championship etc.); * Winner of the

Supercars Championship The Supercars Championship is a touring car racing category in Australia, running as an International Series under Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA) regulations, governing the sport. Supercars events take place in all Australia ...

; * Winner of the

in a Professional category (P or DPi) (unlike WEC / Le Mans, a Daytona 24 win alone will not count); * Winner of the NASCAR Cup; * Winner of the

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;

Age

* Drivers over 50 have grades reduced by additional rules; 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 list was last revised 2 February 2021 and includes 182 drivers, who held the Platinum license.

References

External links

FIA DRIVER CATEGORISATIONFIA Reveals First 2015 Global Driver Ratings List
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