Colton Herta dodges questions about his future in IndyCar and Formula 1
Driver Colton Herta has evaded questions three times about rumors linking him to a possible move from IndyCar to Formula 1. Speculation suggests that Herta might be seeking the necessary points to obtain the super license, an essential requirement to compete in the highest category of world motorsport. The contractual situation of several drivers in IndyCar is still undefined, including two-time champion Will Power of Team Penske. It is rumored that Power could replace Herta at Andretti Global, in case the team decides to send Herta to F2 to obtain the super license. Dan Towriss’s team, owner of the new Cadillac F1 team, announced Valtteri Bottas and Sergio Pérez as their drivers for the 2026 season. The F1 project began in 2021 under the direction of Michael Andretti, who had reserved a seat for Herta, seeking to create an American team. However, after four seasons, Herta has still not managed to obtain the super license and was not considered for the Cadillac seats.When asked if his silence fueled speculation, Herta responded evasively.“I have no comment on that, to be honest,” Herta said.
Colton Herta
Herta diverted attention a third time, changing the conversation topic. When Towriss was asked about Herta during the F1 lineup announcement, he pointed out that Herta was not an option due to the lack of a super license. When specifically asked about the possibility of moving Herta to an F2 team, Towriss replied: “That’s not what we’re announcing today.” This response contrasted notably with the one Towriss gave regarding rumors that he was interested in hiring former Red Bull team principal Christian Horner for Cadillac.“Yes, but it also makes people talk about me more. Maybe it even increases my value a little,” added Herta.
Colton Herta
Herta, 25, is in his seventh IndyCar season and has nine wins. Last season, he achieved his best overall result, finishing second. However, he arrives at the final without victories and is in sixth place in the standings, behind his Andretti Global teammate, Kyle Kirkwood. Álex Palou, of Chip Ganassi Racing, already secured the title two races ago.“There have been no conversations with Christian Horner. There are no plans for that. I would like to officially deny that rumor,” stated Towriss.
Dan Towriss
