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Colton Herta responds amid speculation about a learning year at F2.
IndyCar race winner Colton Herta has not denied the latest rumors about a potential move to Formula 1 in the near future. While no immediate spot is open at Andretti-supported Cadillac F1 team for 2026, there’s talk of transitioning Herta to F2 next year to prep him for grand prix racing. This move would allow him to familiarize with F1 tracks and earn enough superlicence points for eligibility by 2027. Herta is currently bound to Andretti in IndyCar until 2027, hence shifting him to F2 may pave the way for Dennis Hauger or Will Power. He acknowledges speculation about his future but dismisses it as hearsay. Despite previous interests from McLaren and Red Bull, the superlicence points system poses a challenge for Herta’s potential leap to F1. Given his IndyCar success, he aims to focus on his current season and championship aspirations before exploring any F1 possibilities.
