Cadillac has introduced that F1 take a look at driver Colton Herta will make the swap from IndyCar and make his F2 debut with Hitech subsequent season.
Herta is a part of the Cadillac F1 set-up, however as a result of he doesn’t have an FIA Tremendous License, he can solely play a testing position at this stage. F2 presents probably the most superlicense factors of any championship and his transfer to F1’s feeder sequence was introduced final month, and now it has been confirmed that he’ll race for Hitech. Led by former Alpine crew boss Ollie Oakes, the crew has gained each F2 season since becoming a member of in 2020.
“I am very excited to formally be part of F2 for the 2026 F2 season,” mentioned Herta. “It is a nice alternative to develop my abilities in European races and evaluate myself with the most effective younger drivers on the earth.
“Racing on the identical weekend as F1 will permit me to expertise that setting firsthand and assist me develop as a member of the Cadillac F1 household. I’m very grateful for the belief and assist of Cadillac and Hitech and I am unable to wait to get began.”
By becoming a member of Hitech, Herta will race with a crew that’s competing for each championships in F2 this 12 months. Hitech can be based mostly in Silverstone, only a quick stroll from Cadillac’s UK base on the similar circuit, offering logistical comfort.
TWG Motorsports and Cadillac F1 Workforce CEO Dan Tolis mentioned each Herta and Hitech have confirmed they are often profitable up to now and the Californian is seeking to immerse himself within the European racing setting forward of a possible F1 alternative.
“Colton has already proven distinctive expertise and professionalism all through his profession,” Twaris mentioned. “His entry into F2 with Hitech is a pure and essential subsequent step in his growth in the direction of F1. Not solely will becoming a member of F2 strengthen his racecraft in a European setting, however it is going to additional combine him into our crew as he continues to assist us with testing and simulator duties.”
“We’re happy with Colton’s dedication to success in European racing and stay up for watching him tackle this thrilling new problem with Hitech, a crew with a confirmed monitor file of success within the junior classes.”
Hitech has loved a very aggressive season this 12 months, at the moment sitting simply 12 factors behind leaders Invicta within the groups championship, whereas Luke Browning is 27 factors adrift of the chief within the drivers’ standings. There are two rounds left within the 2025 season: Qatar and Abu Dhabi.
