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Colton Herta’s hotly-anticipated first official Formula 2 appearance was truncated early after hitting the barriers in practice.
Colton Herta’s highly anticipated Formula 2 debut was cut short after he crashed into the barriers during practice.
The American driver made the switch from IndyCar to Formula 2 to race with Hitech and serve as a development driver for the Cadillac F1 team.
Decked out in Cadillac colors, Herta hit the track at Albert Park Circuit for his first race weekend session.
Unfortunately, a mistake at Turn 10 caused Herta to lose control and crash into the barriers.
The incident can be seen in the footage shared on social media, resulting in a disappointing start for Herta in F2.
For more updates on the new season of Formula 2 and Formula 3, stay tuned.
