Having a quick look I think there are some caveats to the rules
Drivers who qualify for a superlicence but are then unable to secure an F1 racing seat get a three-year grace period in which their points are valid.
https://www.formula1.com/en/champion...l_drivers.html
... in exceptional circumstances, those who have not met those criteria but have demonstrated "outstanding ability in single-seater formula cars" and achieved 300 kilometres (190 miles) of running in a Formula One car.
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/FIA_Super_Licence
I tried to find the actual regulation on the FIA website, but couldn't. The sporting regs talk about super licences a lot, but couldn't find the actual application bit. I've now decided to do something else..
If that is he case then it's a bit more along the lines what some were saying.
It's alright though as there is still plenty to moan about
