The new-for-2017 Superlicence has caused a number of controversies over the last week, with 16-year-old Alex Rullo handed dispensation after failing on both the age and points requirements, before Matt Chahda was denied dispensation for failing on points.

The latest driver to apply for dispensation is high-profile Nissan signing Simona de Silvestro.

Despite a well-rounded international CV that includes stints in IndyCar and Formula E, the Swiss starlet doesn’t automatically apply for a CAMS Superlicence. Neither IndyCar nor Formula E are built in to the CAMS points system, which means she hasn’t scored any points over the last five years.

And her two one-off Bathurst 1000 starts don’t meet the criteria of three main game starts to automatically qualify.

She also isn’t listed on the FIA rating system as being Gold or higher, which means she will need to apply for the same dispensation handed to Rullo.

Nissan Motorsport confirmed to Motorsport.com that an application for dispensation, which includes international references, has been lodged with CAMS.

De Silvestro, who was lured to Supercars on a full-time basis after two Bathurst 1000 starts, has already kickstarted her testing programme, and will take part in the all-in tyre test at Sydney Motorsport Park tomorrow.