Colton Herta Named Cadillac Formula 1 Team Test Driver

American IndyCar star Colton Herta has been confirmed as the first test driver for the Cadillac Formula 1 Team.

Herta will support drivers Sergio Perez and Valtteri Bottas during development of the new car and throughout the 2026 season.

“I’m incredibly excited to be joining the Cadillac Formula 1 Team as a Test Driver,” Herta said in a mews release. “This is a dream opportunity, and one I’ve been working towards for a long time. To be part of Cadillac F1’s entry at such a pivotal time is something I couldn’t pass up. My dream has always been to race in Formula 1, and I see this move as a huge step towards that goal. For now, my focus is on giving everything I can to Cadillac F1, helping build a competitive team.”

Herta bsecame the you gest driver to win an IndyCar race at 18 in 2019 at the Circuit of the Americas in Austin, which is a track on the Formula 1 schedule. He leaves the Andretti Global IndyCar team with nine wins across seven seasons.

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“We are delighted to welcome Colton Herta as a Test Driver,” said Graeme Lowdon, Team Principal, Cadillac Formula 1 Team. “Colton is an exceptionally talented racer with proven speed, race craft, and maturity well beyond his years. His experience in top-level American motorsport as part of the TWG Motorsport family makes him an ideal fit for this role, and he will bring valuable and fresh insight, perspective, and energy to our team as we continue to build for the future. “

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Herta has long been viewed as a Formula 1 prospect, but has not yet earned enough points for the required FIA Super License.

The 2026 Formula 1 season kicks off in Melbourne, Australia in March.