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On YouTubeLeaving IndyCar for F2 sets Herta up for F1 -- if he ever gets the call 
American Colton Herta is leaving IndyCar to join Formula 2, so if the Cadillac test driver ever gets his shot in F1, he can hit the ground running.
IndyCar News / IndyCar.com / October 22
Colton Herta To Race in Formula 2 with Hitech in 2026
NTT INDYCAR SERIES race winner Colton Herta will compete in FIA Formula 2 – the final step before Formula One – in 2026 with Hitech Racing, the Cadillac Formula 1 Team confirmed Oct.
U.S. driver Herta joins F2 in bid to prove skills
American driver Colton Herta will take the unique step of racing in feeder series Formula 2 in 2026 in a bid to one day make the Formula 1 grid.
IndyCar News / Total Apex Sports / October 9
Will Buxton Criticizes F1 for Ridiculous Rule After Colton Herta Split
Will Buxton, a Formula 1 broadcaster and media personality, has sparked a new debate on the subject of the racing world by describing the FIA rule on super license as ridiculous and outmoded after a recent effort by Colton Herta to join F1 collapsed.
IndyCar News / Total Apex Sports / September 27
Pato O’Ward Weighs In on Colton Herta’s Move to Formula 1
The baseless allegation has come to life: Colton Herta is going to Formula 1. The American star, who is known to drive with fearless style in IndyCar, has earned himself a coveted spot on the F1 grid- one of the largest U.S.
IndyCar News / F1 on SI / September 15
Cadillac And Colton Herta F1 Quest Could Spark United States Grand Prix Breakthrough
United States Grand Prix boss Bobby Epstein has welcomed the potential impact of Cadillac's entry to Formula 1 and the potential future for Colton Herta could have on the event.
IndyCar News / F1 on SI / September 5
Colton Herta Formula 2 Move Confirmed After Cadillac F1 Announcement
Earlier this week, it was confirmed that Colton Herta, the 25 year old IndyCar star from the United States, would be making the leap to the Formula Racing Series in 2026.
IndyCar News / Total Apex Sports / September 5
Colton Herta’s F2 Gamble: American Driver Makes Risky Move to Chase F1 Dream
Let’s be honest here—when was the last time you saw a successful IndyCar driver voluntarily step down to what’s essentially motorsport’s minor leagues?
IndyCar News / Athlon Sports / September 5
Colton Herta Warned of Facing a Different Motorsport Genre Amid Bold Move Towards F1
Colton Herta is making the switch to Formula 2 next year from IndyCar as he chases a spot on the Formula 1 grid. It's a significant change for the American, and he has been warned of stepping into a completely different style of racing.
IndyCar News / Athlon Sports / September 3
Who Is Colton Herta? America’s New F1 Prospect
Colton Herta has been a blisteringly fast young charger in IndyCar and is now stepping into the world of Formula 1 as Cadillac's test driver for the 2026 season.
IndyCar News / Athlon Sports / September 3
American Driver Colton Herta Joins Cadillac F1 as Test Driver for 2026 Debut
Following the announcement of Valtteri Bottas and Sergio Pérez as full-time drivers for its 2026 season, American F1 team Cadillac has named an American driver, Colton Herta, as its test driver.
IndyCar News / Last Word On Sports / September 1
Colton Herta set for Formula 2 switch in Cadillac F1 Quest
It was only last week that Cadillac confirmed Valtteri Bottas and Sergio Perez as their 2026 line-up. The US team emphasised the importance of signing drivers with experience, overlooking younger options like Drugovich, Schumacher and Zhou.
IndyCar News / Total Apex Sports / August 27
Colton Herta Speaks Out Against Rumors He’s Moving to F1: ‘I’m Tired of that Carrot’
Colton Herta has reached his breaking point with the F1 rumor mill. His name has been mentioned nonstop with his future, and it’s getting annoying. The 25-year-old IndyCar driver didn’t mince words when addressing the possibility of joining Formula 1.
IndyCar News / NTT IndyCar Series / August 27
IndyCar News / Last Word On Sports / July 20
Colton Herta Starts From Pole in Toronto for the Second Year in a Row
The action continued in Toronto on Saturday afternoon for IndyCar qualifying, and a familiar face ended up in pole. During Practice 2, Colton Herta finished at the top of the leaderboard with a time of 1 minute 0.0578 seconds. Herta’s Andretti teammate, Kyle Kirkwood, was expected to be at the top given the previously recorded practice results.
IndyCar News / Yardbarker / July 19
Colton Herta looking to defend 2024 win and deny Alex Palou in Toronto
When it comes to street racing in the NTT IndyCar Series, Andretti Global is the team to beat.
IndyCar News / Yardbarker / July 19
Colton Herta wins pole for NTT IndyCar Series race in Toronto
After winning on the streets of Toronto a season ago, Colton Herta on Saturday won his third Toronto pole and his second of the 2025 NTT IndyCar Series season.
Chip Ganassi Gets a 1-2 Finish at Race 2 at Iowa Speedway
It’s been a weekend of action over in Iowa for rounds 11 and 12 of the IndyCar championship for the Farm To Finish 275 at Iowa Speedway. Alex Palou has now added a second win on an oval to his list of accomplishments.
IndyCar News / NTT IndyCar Series / July 12
IndyCar News / The Spun / May 18
Indy 500 Drivers Receive Major Racing Update After Scary Crashes
A pair of IndyCar drivers have reportedly taken the next step to joining the Indianapolis 500 field. Following some scary crashes on Saturday, Meyer Shank Racing's Marcus Armstrong and Andretti's Colton Herta have been cleared to try out for "The Brickyard" after going through the sport's concussion protocols.
IndyCar News / Yardbarker / May 17
Hours after harrowing crash, Colton Herta qualifies for 109th Indianapolis 500
Just hours after a scary crash that saw him flip upside down in a shower of sparks, 25-year-old Colton Herta locked himself into the 2025 Indianapolis 500.
IndyCar News / Last Word On Sports / May 13
Colton Herta’s Cadillac F1 chance could slip through his fingers
When Cadillac’s successful entry bid was announced, Colton Herta was immediately named as an option for their 2026 driver line-up. Herta, when the Cadillac project was under the supervision of the Andretti’s, was consistently linked with the US outfit.
IndyCar News / The SportsRush / May 6
Colton Herta to Cadillac: What the IndyCar Star Must Do to Earn a Spot on the New American F1 Team
A name long linked to the F1 grid but yet to find his way onto it, Colton Herta, is back in the spotlight once again. With Cadillac set to enter the sport next year, Herta has resurfaced among the list of drivers tipped for a potential seat.
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