Overview
- Herta has been confirmed for a full-time 2026 FIA Formula 2 campaign with Hitech after stepping away from his IndyCar seat.
- He will continue Cadillac F1 duties through simulator work and selected grands prix as part of the team’s development program.
- The move targets the FIA super licence requirement and hands Herta exposure to F1 circuits, Pirelli tyres, and weekend formats.
- Cadillac’s 2026 race lineup is set with Valtteri Bottas and Sergio Pérez, so an F1 promotion for Herta is not guaranteed.
- Hitech is contesting the F2 teams’ title and has a record of graduating drivers to F1, with the 2026 season set to open in Melbourne in March.