Colton Herta Switches to Formula 2, Aiming for Future F1 Seat
Two‑time IndyCar champion Colton Herta has left the series to compete in Formula 2 for the 2026 season. He frames the move as a strategic step toward a future Formula 1 drive and intends to prove his speed in the junior category.
Herta debuted professionally in 2018 and finished second in the 2024 IndyCar championship with nine victories for Andretti Global. This year he will race on European circuits, hoping to attract the attention of F1 teams.
His decision has sparked debate about IndyCar's global reputation.
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