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Multiple F2 teams were interested in signing Colton Herta before the American ultimately landed on Hitech TGR, as the series CEO Bruno Michel told RacingNews365 as part of an exclusive interview.
F2 CEO Bruno Michel revealed there was a competitive struggle to secure Colton Herta’s services for the 2026 season with Hitech TGR in the F1 support paddock. Herta, a successful IndyCar driver, lacked enough super licence points for F1, prompting him to move to F2 for more points and experience. Herta’s arrival in F2 has generated significant interest as he aims to earn a full-time race seat with Cadillac F1 in the future. To qualify for F1, Herta needs to gain additional super licence points by finishing eighth in the F2 standings this year. Despite needing a top F2 finish, Herta’s move is valuable for F1 exposure, Pirelli tire experience, and closer proximity to the F1 paddock. While Herta brings advantages to F2, he faces a challenge against drivers who have risen through the European ranks, potentially making his entry into F2 one of the series’ most talked-about moments since its rebranding. Michel noted that Herta’s presence in F2 has been met positively by teams, acknowledging the heightened exposure his participation brings to the series and the promotion of F2 in the US.
