Colton Herta, Cadillac Reserve pilot in F1

The team that will disembark in the World Cup in 2026 will have Valtteri Bottas and Czech Pérez as headlines and the American Indycar in the relay.

The name of Colton Herta was one of the first who appeared in the Dance of pilots when Cadillac announced his landing at Formula 1 From the 2026 World Cup. However, the American was losing ground and, finally, the team opted for Valtteri Bottas and Czech Pérez as their titular pair. A week after the confirmation of Finn and the Mexican, The team that belongs to General Motors confirmed to his reservation and will be Herta.

“I am incredibly excited to join the Formula 1 Cadillac team as a test pilot. This is a dream opportunity, for which I have worked for a long time. Being part of the proposal of Cadillac F1 at such a crucial moment is something that could not miss. My dream has always been to compete in Formula 1, and I see this step as a great step towards that goal. For now, my goal is to give everything to Cadillac F1 and help build a competitive team, ”said Herta.

The American was born in California on March 30, 2000. After debuting in the United States, he went to Europe in 2016. He competed in Euroformula Open (he achieved four wins) and in British Formula 3. It was his only European year, because in 2017 I returned to his country and ran in Indy Lights. In 2018, Indycar debuted, a category in which he achieved nine wins and 16 pole posations in 116 played races.

“Colton is an exceptionally talented pilot with a speed, a competition technique and a demonstrated maturity, typical of his age. His experience in American elite motor racing as part of the TWG Motorsport family makes it the ideal person for this position, and will contribute a new and valuable perspective, vision and energy to our team while we continue to build the future, ”said Graeme Lowdon, director of the Team.