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===Other series===
Many other series, including open-wheel series such as [[Formula E]], [[Euroformula Open Championship]], [[GB3 Championship]] & [[GB4 Championship]], and "tin-top" categories such as the [[World Endurance Championship]], [[Supercars Championship]], and [[NASCAR Cup Series]], are not considered to be a part of the Global Pathway,<ref name="overview"/> but will still contribute to a driver's [[FIA Super Licence|Super Licence]].<ref name="SuperLicense"/>. In practice, however, virtually all drivers entering F1 in the 21st century have done so after competing in series in the global pathway or their predecessor series.
[[IndyCar]], the premier American domestic open wheeler series, has its own development pathway, the [[USF Pro Championships]]. Like the FIA global pathway, the USF Pro Championships features a number of series featuring progressively faster and more powerful cars. As of 2024, Formula 4 has struggled for entries in the US, possibly due to the relatively lower costs of competing in the USF Pro series<ref>{{Cite web |last=Series |first=Feeder |date=2024-05-14 |title=The existential threats facing F4 US in its new era |url=https://feederseries.net/2024/05/14/the-existential-threats-facing-f4-us-in-its-new-era/ |access-date=2024-06-05 |website=Feeder Series |language=en}}</ref>. IndyCar itself ranks just below Formula 2 and above Formula 3 in terms of Super License points allocated, so the most successful IndyCar drivers can acquire sufficient points to get the Super Licence required to compete in F1.
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