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Colton Herta Aims for F1 After IndyCar Shift

3/19/2026

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  • Colton Herta, 25, moved from IndyCar to Formula 2 and is pursuing Formula 1 as Cadillac's F1 team test driver.
  • He races for Hitech Grand Prix in Formula 2 and must finish top eight to qualify for a super license.
  • Despite a challenging debut in Australia, Herta aims to adapt to Formula 2.
  • He notes importance of representing the United States in Formula 1 after recent struggles by American drivers.