Cadillac Method 1 take a look at driver Colton Herta will be part of Hitech for his highly-anticipated transfer from IndyCar to Method 2 in 2026.
The 25-year-old will mix his newly-announced racing commitments with improvement work for Cadillac’s new grand prix crew within the “simulator and at chosen grands prix.”
The TWG-owned squad stated that “the shut alignment of the F2 and F1 schedules will allow seamless integration with Cadillac’s engineering and race operations, making certain that each weekend contributes to his long-term progress.”
Final month, nine-time IndyCar race winner Herta dropped a bombshell by asserting his determination to step down from the American single-seater sequence with quick impact to have a remaining crack at F1.
On the time, it was revealed that Herta would transfer to F2 to cross the 40-point threshold he wants for an FIA superlicence, as effectively gaining extra expertise on tracks which are used on the F1 calendar.
Herta raced in Europe through the early years of his profession, climbing as excessive as Euroformula Open in 2016, earlier than becoming a member of the Street to Indy ladder in America. He went on to determine himself as a frontrunner in IndyCar, profitable 9 races and ending runner-up to Alex Palou within the 2024 standings.
“I’m extremely excited to formally be becoming a member of F2 for the 2026 Method 2 season,” stated Herta.
“That is an incredible alternative to develop my expertise in European racing and to measure myself towards a number of the greatest younger drivers on this planet.
“Racing on the identical weekends as Method 1 will give me first-hand expertise of that setting and assist me develop as a part of the Cadillac F1 household.
“I’m very grateful to Cadillac and Hitech for his or her belief and assist and I can’t wait to get began.”
Luke Browning, Hitech TGR, Alex Dunne, Rodin Motorsport
Picture by: Method Motorsport Ltd
Cadillac beforehand made it clear that an F2 marketing campaign received’t assure Herta an F1 seat in 2027, describing the enterprise as a “large threat” for him.
“Colton has already proven distinctive expertise and professionalism all through his profession,” stated Dan Towriss, CEO of TWG Motorsports and Cadillac Method 1 Staff.
“His transfer into Method 2 with Hitech is a pure and vital subsequent step in his improvement in the direction of Method 1. Competing in F2 is not going to solely strengthen his racecraft within the European setting but additionally permit for better integration with our crew as he continues to assist us along with his testing and simulator duties.
“We’re pleased with Colton’s dedication to success in European racing, and we stay up for seeing him tackle this thrilling new problem with Hitech – a crew with a confirmed historical past of success in junior classes.”
Hitech is at present second within the groups’ standing with the ultimate two rounds to run in Qatar and Abu Dhabi.
Present RB drivers Liam Lawson and Isack Hadjar graduated to F1 after racing for Hitech in F2.
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