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You have to feel that a US driver in a US team would be dreamland for the USGP.
United States Grand Prix boss Bobby Epstein expressed excitement about the impact Cadillac and the potential of Colton Herta joining the F1 grid could bring to the future of the race. Cadillac secured its spot as F1’s 11th team for the upcoming season after a rigorous acceptance process by the FIA. While Sergio Perez and Valtteri Bottas are set as Cadillac’s drivers for next year, the team is already looking ahead by appointing Colton Herta as its test and development driver for 2026, aiming for an F1 debut in 2027. Epstein is hopeful for a contract renewal with F1 beyond next season, which could open doors for continued partnerships with Cadillac and Herta’s potential future in the sport. Epstein believes Cadillac’s involvement and the prospect of an American champion driver would be beneficial not only for COTA but for the sport as a whole.
