Colton Herta Joins Formula 2 in 2026 Aiming for Cadillac's Formula 1 Seat

Colton Herta, a prominent American IndyCar driver and Cadillac's official Formula 1 test driver, will transition to compete in Formula 2 with the Hitech team in 2026. This move aims to help Herta earn the necessary superlicense points to race in Formula 1, aligning with Cadillac's long-term goal of having an American driver in F1. Herta has expressed enthusiasm about the challenge, highlighting the opportunity to race on the F1 calendar and compete against top young drivers, viewing it as a crucial step toward his ultimate ambition of joining Formula 1. Cadillac emphasizes that this experience will immerse Herta in European single-seater racing and provide vital experience on renowned tracks like Monaco and Spa-Francorchamps. Despite Cadillac securing seasoned drivers Valtteri Bottas and Sergio Pérez for their F1 debut, Herta’s development in F2 is seen as key preparation for a future F1 race seat. Hitech's team management recognizes Herta's professionalism and experience, anticipating he will be a formidable competitor in the series.