Overview

• Cadillac confirmed the American as its test driver for 2026 a week after naming Sergio Pérez and Valtteri Bottas as its race lineup.
• Herta will step away from IndyCar next season to focus on simulator work, development programs and integration with the startup operation.
• The 25-year-old does not yet hold the required 40 FIA superlicence points and is expected to pursue additional points, with reports indicating a likely Formula 2 campaign.
• Team principal Graeme Lowdon said adding a U.S. driver is significant for Cadillac’s identity and commercial push in the American market.
• Reporting indicates Pérez has a two-season deal and Bottas is on loan from Mercedes, creating a potential 2027 opening if Herta secures eligibility.