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Colton Herta was earlier confirmed as a test and development driver for Cadillac. Now it’s been revealed he is to race in F2 next season.
Colton Herta will be leaving IndyCar to venture into F2 in order to progress towards a potential entry into F1, marking a significant gamble in his racing career. Cadillac, the fresh F1 team, has enlisted Herta as their test and development driver for the upcoming 2026 season alongside drivers Sergio Perez and Valtteri Bottas. CEO Dan Towriss of TWG Motorsports, managing the Cadillac F1 team, has confirmed Herta’s departure from IndyCar for F2 next year, although the specifics of the team have yet to be disclosed. This strategic move aims to assist Herta in accumulating the necessary Super Licence points essential for F1 entry, as well as familiarizing him with the F1 circuits and Pirelli’s tire intricacies. Towriss commended Herta’s courage in chasing his Formula 1 aspirations through this calculated risk, emphasizing the importance of track experience and tire knowledge in the transition.
