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F1 fans have had their say on who should be the first driver signed by the new Cadillac F1 Team.
RacingNews365 readers are hoping that the newly formed Cadillac F1 Team will recruit Colton Herta from Andretti IndyCar as their first driver. The FIA has accepted a bid from General Motors-Cadillac to join the F1 grid in 2026, after rejecting an earlier Andretti-GM offer. With Michael Andretti stepping back, speculation on the driver lineup has begun, with Herta leading in a RacingNews365 poll. Herta’s past attempts at an F1 seat were hindered by superlicence points, but he could qualify if Cadillac applies early in 2026. His experience and potential success in the 2025 IndyCar season could boost his chances. So, the focus is now on Herta’s eligibility and awaited confirmation from Cadillac for the thrilling possibility of him competing in F1.
