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An F1 hopeful will get his chance to shine at select events in 2026
Colton Herta, an accomplished IndyCar driver, is making his F1 dream possible by stepping across to Formula 2.
Despite being a nine-time winner in IndyCar, Herta lacks the required FIA super licence points to race in F1, with only 35 points.
F2 provides more super licence points, with the top three finishers acquiring the magic 40 needed for F1, compared to IndyCar that rewards only the champion with 40 points.
Herta, at 26, has taken a step down to race in F2 this season to earn the necessary super licence points for F1.
As Cadillac’s test driver and an F1 rookie, Herta will participate in four rookie FP1 sessions in 2026 to impress and work closely with the team.
His first FP1 session will be at the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix in June, and he is determined to contribute and learn from the experience towards achieving his F1 aspirations.
