Colton Herta announced for F2
Colton Herta will race in FIA Formula 2 in 2026 with Hitech TGR while serving as test driver for the incoming Cadillac F1 team.
Herta joins F2 grid for 2026
Colton Herta will compete in the 2026 FIA Formula 2 Championship with Hitech TGR. The nine-time IndyCar winner was confirmed for the seat in October 2025 and will also serve as test and reserve driver for Cadillac's incoming F1 team.[1]
The move returns the American to Europe for a full rookie season in the series that runs on the same weekends and circuits as F1. Herta has nine IndyCar victories since 2018 and was named to the Cadillac test role in September 2025.[2]
Background and timeline
Motorsport.com reported the switch as a notable move for an established IndyCar frontrunner. Herta joins the 28-race F2 calendar alongside his Cadillac duties.[3]
The announcement predates the 2026 season opener and positions Herta to gain experience at venues including Spa-Francorchamps. The confirmed program remains unchanged.
Related reading
- [1]Hitech TGR confirm the signing of Colton Herta for the 2026 season (formula2). Accessed 2026-07-14.
- [2]Colton Herta to make shock IndyCar-to-F2 switch (motorsport). Accessed 2026-07-14.
- [3]Colton Herta To Race in Formula 2 with Hitech in 2026 (indycar). Accessed 2026-07-14.