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F1 team announce former McLaren star as 2026 driver
The Cadillac F1 team has announced the signing of Colton Herta as their test and reserve driver for the upcoming season, adding an American influence to the outfit.
Herta, a nine-time IndyCar race winner, was part of McLaren’s driver development programme before joining Cadillac.
Although Herta and Mick Schumacher were initially linked to full-time seats, Cadillac opted for experienced F1 racers Perez and Bottas for the 2026 season.
Herta, who races with Andretti in IndyCar, expressed his excitement at the opportunity and his dream to race in Formula 1.
His signing was welcomed by Cadillac team principal Graeme Lowdon, emphasizing Herta’s talent, maturity, and the significance of having an American driver in an American Formula 1 team.
