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Cadillac Names Colton Herta Test Driver as CEO Confirms 2026 Formula 2 Switch

The American will race in Formula 2 next season to earn the FIA superlicence points required for a future F1 seat.

Jul 27, 2025; Salinas, California, USA; Andretti Autosport driver Colton Herta (26) during the Monterey Grand Prix at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images/ File Photo
Driver Sergio Perez (C) addresses the media after announcing his return to Formula 1 at Teatro Telcel on August 27, 2025 in Mexico City, Mexico. Sergio "Checo" Perez will join Cadillac Formula 1 Team in 2026 as one of the drivers alongside Valtteri Botas. Perez has raced for 14 seasons as part of Sauber, Force India, Racing Point and Red Bull teams.
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Overview

  • Herta was announced as Cadillac’s first test and reserve driver for its 2026 Formula 1 debut, joining the program for simulator work and track testing.
  • Team CEO Dan Towriss said Herta will step from IndyCar into Formula 2 in 2026 to learn F1 circuits and tyres and to strengthen his case for a future race seat.
  • Herta currently has 35 superlicence points, five short of the required 40, and FP1 outings with Cadillac can provide additional points if completed without infractions.
  • Cadillac’s 2026 race lineup remains Valtteri Bottas and Sergio Pérez on multi-year contracts, reflecting the team’s preference for experienced drivers at launch.
  • Andretti confirmed Herta will leave its IndyCar squad after 2025 and announced two-time champion Will Power as the driver of the No. 26 Honda from 2026.