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Colton Herta is making a big move away from IndyCar in pursuit of a possible future as an F1 driver.
Ahead of the Italian Grand Prix, Lando Norris emphasized that Colton Herta has the potential to become an F1 driver and will adapt smoothly to his new role at Cadillac. The Cadillac F1 Team confirmed Herta as their official test and development driver, marking his switch from IndyCar racing, despite his success there as a nine-time race winner. To gain enough super license points for F1, Herta will also compete in Formula 2, as revealed by Dan Towriss, CEO of TWG Motorsports overseeing the Cadillac F1 team. Norris and Herta have a history from racing against each other back in 2015 during their Carlin MSA Formula Championship days, and Norris is confident in Herta’s ability to excel in his new role due to his versatile racing background. While Herta’s transition to F1 test driver may not pose significant challenges, Norris acknowledges the demanding nature of aiming to excel as an F1 race driver, expressing belief in Herta’s talents and potential to achieve his goals in the sport.
