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Colton Herta, a nine-time IndyCar race winner, will make an unprecedented move to Formula 2 in 2026 as part of Cadillac's F1 ambitions, aiming to eventually secure an F1 seat in 2027. This bold decision involves a risk but is driven by his desire to pursue a career in Formula 1, with Cadillac supporting his development through F2 and testing roles.
Will Power will join Andretti Global to race in IndyCar in 2026, replacing Colton Herta who is moving to Formula 1 as a test driver for Cadillac F1 Team. Power, a highly successful IndyCar driver with 45 wins and two titles, expressed excitement about the new opportunity and working with Honda and the Andretti team.
Colton Herta will serve as a Cadillac F1 test driver in 2026 and is likely to switch to Formula 2, aiming to gain superlicence points and advance his goal of racing in Formula 1, while also leaving IndyCar for a new opportunity.
IndyCar star Colton Herta has signed with Cadillac as a test driver for the 2026 Formula 1 season, marking a significant step in his racing career and a notable moment for American motorsport, as Cadillac prepares to enter F1 with a new driver lineup including Valtteri Bottas and Sergio Perez.
Cadillac's upcoming F1 team, debuting in 2026 with drivers Sergio Perez and Valtteri Bottas, has sparked speculation about Colton Herta's future, who currently lacks the super license points needed for F1. Herta's options include running Formula 2 or waiting until 2027, with no current deal in place. The announcement highlights the crossover between F1 and INDYCAR, with team owner TWG Motorsports also involved in other sports franchises.
Cadillac's entry into Formula 1 as the 11th team in 2026 has sparked interest in Colton Herta as a potential driver. Mario Andretti confirmed Herta, who recently finished second in the 2024 IndyCar championship, as a frontrunner for the team. However, Herta needs to secure more FIA Super License points to qualify for an F1 seat. Options to achieve this include finishing higher in the IndyCar standings or participating in F1 practice sessions. The team plans to pair Herta with a veteran driver, but no decisions are imminent.
Santino Ferrucci has apologized for his inflammatory comments made during an NBC interview after a practice session at the Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix. His remarks, which included a derogatory reference to Colton Herta, drew criticism from the racing series. Ferrucci acknowledged that his emotions got the better of him and expressed regret, especially during Pride Month, for his behavior towards Herta, Kirkwood, and the LGBTIQA+ community.
During IndyCar practice in Detroit, Santino Ferrucci clashed with Kyle Kirkwood and Colton Herta, leading to a physical altercation and heated exchanges. Ferrucci later apologized for his behavior, but tensions remained high among the drivers. IndyCar officials decided not to take further action against Ferrucci, who has a history of confrontational incidents.
Colton Herta secured Andretti Global's first pole position of the season with a lap time of 1m00.547s at the Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix, marking his 12th career pole. Championship leader Alex Palou took second place, while Josef Newgarden was the fastest Chevy driver in third. The qualifying session saw intense competition and some drama, including a confrontation between Romain Grosjean and Santino Ferrucci. The race is set to start at 12:45 p.m. ET on the USA Network.
A heated exchange occurred during practice at the Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix involving drivers Santino Ferrucci, Kyle Kirkwood, and Colton Herta. The altercation began with minor contact between Ferrucci and Kirkwood, leading to a verbal confrontation and Ferrucci grabbing Kirkwood's firesuit. Ferrucci also blocked Herta during the session, further escalating tensions. Despite the conflict, the drivers continued to exchange barbs in interviews, with Kirkwood and Herta criticizing Ferrucci's aggressive driving and behavior.
Colton Herta of Andretti Global led the second St. Petersburg IndyCar practice session, with Josef Newgarden and Will Power following behind. Herta expressed satisfaction with the car's performance, while Kyle Kirkwood's strong lap was overshadowed by a collision with the wall. Qualifying is up next, with only one driver missing from the session.
Colton Herta topped the crash-filled opening practice session at Laguna Seca for the IndyCar race, setting the fastest lap time ahead of Pato O'Ward and Alexander Rossi. The session was marred by multiple red flags due to incidents, including Romain Grosjean, Juri Vips, Scott McLaughlin, Agustin Canapino, and Will Power. Herta's Andretti Autosport teammate, Marcus Ericsson, finished fourth, while rookie Juri Vips impressed in sixth.
Alex Palou secured his third consecutive victory in the IndyCar championship at Mid-Ohio, taking control during the middle stint of the race and holding off pole-sitter Colton Herta. Herta suffered misfortune once again, this time with a pitlane speeding penalty that cost him a podium finish. Marcus Ericsson and Felix Rosenqvist were involved in a collision, with Ericsson's car briefly flying over Rosenqvist's. Palou's win extends his lead in the championship standings.
Colton Herta, the IndyCar star who was in line for a Formula 1 seat before the FIA denied him a superlicence, is facing a crucial period in his career. While his teammate Nyck de Vries struggles in Formula 1, Herta is aiming to improve his job security and season momentum in IndyCar. Despite some inconsistent performances, Herta has shown promising speed and potential, with two consecutive pole positions. However, he needs to convert his pace into consistent results and podium finishes to challenge for the championship and keep his F1 aspirations alive.
Honda achieved its first-ever sweep of the Firestone Fast Six round in the NTT INDYCAR SERIES qualifying at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course, with all six drivers powered by Honda. Colton Herta secured the pole position, narrowly beating Graham Rahal by just .0432 seconds. This marks Herta's second consecutive pole position and Honda's first sweep since the qualifying format was introduced over a decade ago. The race will take place on Sunday, with Herta and Rahal aiming for victory on their home track.