Cadillac Signs IndyCar Star Colton Herta as 2026 F1 Test Driver

The Cadillac Formula 1 team has named American IndyCar star Colton Herta as a test driver for their debut 2026 season, supporting full-time drivers Valtteri Bottas and Sergio Perez. At 25, Herta brings significant racing experience, including nine IndyCar wins and prior competition in European single-seater series, and is expected to help build a competitive team during a pivotal time for Cadillac F1. Despite lacking the required FIA superlicense points for a full-time F1 seat, Herta's move is seen as a critical step toward achieving his long-held dream of racing in Formula 1, with plans to compete in Formula 2 next year to qualify for a superlicense. Cadillac team principal Graeme Lowdon praised Herta's speed, maturity, and American motorsport background, highlighting the symbolic importance of having an American driver on an American F1 team. Herta expressed excitement about joining Cadillac F1 and contributing to its growth, emphasizing his focus on performance and team development. The team plans to announce Herta's full 2026 racing program in due course, and he will be eligible to participate in rookie free practice sessions to gain further F1 experience.