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Rumours of Colton Herta switching to Formula 2 for 2026 won’t go away – but doing so would be a terrible mistake
The rumors of IndyCar driver Colton Herta potentially switching to Formula 2 persist, fueled by the desire to earn more Formula 1 superlicence points, a move taken seriously by insiders despite seeming like a fantasy.
Herta would face a tough challenge in F2, especially after a disappointing performance in the recent IndyCar season finale in Nashville, potentially impacting his final championship standings.
Herta has neither confirmed nor denied the rumors, giving cryptic responses and seemingly disliking the speculation, leaving room for interpretation about his future plans.
His playful social media posts and evasive comments have only added to the mystery surrounding his potential move, with uncertainties remaining about his team’s involvement and true intentions.
As discussions continue, it remains to be seen whether Herta will indeed make the switch to F2, with the coming weeks likely to shed more light on the situation and his F1 superlicence status.
