Quick Info
| Profession | Racing driver |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 30/03/2000 |
| Age | 26 years |
| Birthplace | Santa Clarita, California, United States |
| Zodiac Sign | Aries |
Latest News about Colton Herta
Herta hinted that he may leave Formula 2 at the end of the 2026 season, saying he was 'not interested' in a second year in the category in 2027. He has had a difficult first season in Formula 2 and was 19th in the drivers' standings at that point, raising questions about his path to an F1 seat with Cadillac.
Cadillac Formula 1 Team confirmed that test driver Colton Herta will take part in four Free Practice 1 sessions during the 2026 season, starting with the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix in June. The programme followed his debut weekend in Formula 2 at Melbourne, where he scored points, and was presented as a key development step in his test driver role.
Colton Herta confirmed that he would join Hitech for the 2026 FIA Formula 2 season. The move came alongside his role as a Cadillac Formula 1 test driver and marked his shift from IndyCar to Europe's F2 series to strengthen his path toward Formula 1.
Cadillac announced that Colton Herta will serve as a Test Driver for its Formula 1 program as the team prepares to enter the 2026 FIA Formula 1 World Championship season. Reports also said he would leave IndyCar to pursue the super licence points needed for an F1 seat and would compete in Formula Two in 2026 as part of that effort.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Colton Thomas Herta |
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| Known For | Youngest driver to win an INDYCAR Series race |
| Notable Achievement | Won his first INDYCAR race in his rookie season in 2019 |
| Championship Titles | 2013 Pacific Formula F1600 champion |
Personal Life
| Residence | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States |
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Family
| Father | Bryan Herta |
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Career
| Series | INDYCAR Series (2018–2025), FIA Formula 2 Championship (2026) |
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| Teams | Andretti Global with Curb Agajanian; Hitech TGR (Formula 2, 2026) |
| Highlights |
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| Current Role | Cadillac Formula 1 Team test driver |
| IndyCar Record | 9 wins, 20 podiums, 16 pole positions across 116 races |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. He was the first INDYCAR driver born in the 2000s. | |
| 2. He became the youngest pole winner in INDYCAR history in 2019. | |
| 3. He won the 2019 Rolex 24 at Daytona in the GT Le Mans class. | |
| 4. He won the 2021 Rolex 24 at Daytona in LMP2. |
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