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Colton Herta Jumps to Formula 2 in F1 Pursuit

12/27/2025

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Colton Herta, an IndyCar driver, will depart for Formula 2 to pursue Formula 1.
At 25, he has nine IndyCar victories and finished second in the 2024 championship.
The move to Formula 2 aims to earn points for an F1 superlicense.
Pato O'Ward, Herta's former teammate, hopes for success but notes F2's driving and tire-management challenges.
Herta's F2 performance will influence perceptions of IndyCar's competitiveness.

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Story summary

Colton Herta, an IndyCar driver, will depart for Formula 2 to pursue Formula 1.
At 25, he has nine IndyCar victories and finished second in the 2024 championship.
The move to Formula 2 aims to earn points for an F1 superlicense.
Pato O'Ward, Herta's former teammate, hopes for success but notes F2's driving and tire-management challenges.
Herta's F2 performance will influence perceptions of IndyCar's competitiveness.