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Colton Herta still has a desire to compete in next year’s Indianapolis 500 despite recently confirming that he is leaving IndyCar to pursue a career in Formula 1. After seven years racing in IndyCar, the 25-year-old has signed as a test driver for the yet-to-compete Cadillac Formula 1 Team starting next year. Herta is slated […]
Despite his decision to transition from IndyCar to Formula 1, Colton Herta remains eager to participate in next year’s Indianapolis 500.
After 7 successful years in IndyCar, the 25-year-old has joined Cadillac Formula 1 Team as a test driver for the upcoming season.
Alongside his duties with Cadillac’s IMSA program and F2 racing with Hitech, Herta aims to gather valuable experience and super license points for a potential future in F1 driving.
Expressing his fondness for the Indy 500 on the Stickers & Send It vodcast, Herta hopes to return to the iconic race despite the challenges he has faced there.
While his shift to Cadillac may hinder his chances of rejoining IndyCar with Andretti, the door remains open for his participation in the 110th Indianapolis 500 on May 24, 2026, provided all necessary approvals and logistical considerations fall into place.
