Herta says F2 racing with Hitech aids his F1 bid

Colton Herta has said that racing for Hitech in Formula 2 while being based near Cadillac's Silverstone facility is helping his preparations for a possible Formula 1 seat. The American, who also serves as Cadillac's official test driver, moved into F2 this season to close the gap on the 40 superlicence points needed to race in F1. Through six FP1 outings for Cadillac, he earned enough points to qualify for the licence, meaning he can legally race in F1 in 2027 should Cadillac promote him.

Herta said racing on the same weekends and circuits as F1 gives him a clear view of the sport's flow and puts him in front of the teams. He added that his proximity to Cadillac's facility lets him move between the two outfits, which he believes makes the transition easier than coming from another series.

Sergio Perez has been retained by Cadillac, while Valtteri Bottas's seat remains unconfirmed. Cadillac has made clear that fielding an American driver is a priority, but whether that will be Herta is still an open question.