Colton Herta Joins Hitech TGR for 2026 Formula 2 Season Advancing Formula 1 Aspirations

Colton Herta, a successful American IndyCar driver and current Cadillac F1 test driver, is making a significant career move by joining Hitech TGR for the 2026 FIA Formula 2 Championship. This transition is aimed at helping Herta earn the remaining FIA Super License points required to qualify for Formula 1, fulfilling his long-held dream of racing at the pinnacle of motorsport. Herta's move to Formula 2 places him on the F1 calendar, where he will compete against top young drivers, adapt to new tires and tracks, and gain valuable experience in European racing. Cadillac's F1 team, which will debut next season with established drivers Valtteri Bottas and Sergio Perez, supports this strategy as part of their broader plan to eventually field an American driver. Though Herta’s performance in F2 will not solely determine his future F1 seat, the experience and points accumulation are vital steps toward that goal. His move also aligns with Cadillac’s ambitions and the collaboration with Hitech, based near Cadillac’s UK operations, to prepare Herta for a potential Formula 1 race seat in the future.