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Colton Herta Shifts to Formula 2 for F1 Dream

10/24/2025

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Colton Herta, an American IndyCar driver, will move to Formula 2 in 2026 to pursue Formula 1.
At 25, he will face unfamiliar circuits and a field of young, highly competitive rivals.
The move is influenced by the FIA's superlicense system, which favors Formula 2 over IndyCar for F1 eligibility.
He will debut with the Hitech team as Cadillac enters Formula 1, with races scheduled for March 2026 in Australia.

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Story summary

Colton Herta, an American IndyCar driver, will move to Formula 2 in 2026 to pursue Formula 1.
At 25, he will face unfamiliar circuits and a field of young, highly competitive rivals.
The move is influenced by the FIA's superlicense system, which favors Formula 2 over IndyCar for F1 eligibility.
He will debut with the Hitech team as Cadillac enters Formula 1, with races scheduled for March 2026 in Australia.