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Herta Opts Out of F2: F1 Dream Fades?
21 Sep
Summary
- Colton Herta is not interested in a second Formula 2 season.
- He needs two more Super Licence points for Formula 1 eligibility.
- Cadillac's American driver ambition remains uncertain with Herta.
Colton Herta, a Cadillac test driver, has confirmed his disinterest in competing in a second Formula 2 season in 2027. This admission arrives during a difficult rookie campaign in the category, where his path to a Formula 1 seat is now uncertain.
Herta currently occupies 19th place in the F2 standings with only three rounds remaining. He has secured points in just one of his last thirteen races and still requires two more Super Licence points to meet the 40-point threshold for F1 eligibility.
A recent hydraulic failure at the Italian Grand Prix ended his FP1 session prematurely, preventing him from earning a Super Licence point from the session. This setback followed a significant qualifying crash in Madrid, which led to him being too unwell to participate in either F2 race.
Cadillac has openly expressed its desire to eventually field an American driver, with Herta previously considered a strong candidate. However, his performance in F2 has not supported this objective, while Ferrari junior Rafael Camara's recent F2 success has garnered attention.
Herta had put his successful IndyCar career on hold to pursue his Formula 1 ambitions, but this strategic gamble has not yet delivered the expected outcomes.
