Colton Herta is confirmed to make his debut in the 2026 Formula 2 season. On Tuesday (21), Hitech announced the competitor, who is attempting to secure a Super License for Formula 1.
The former Indy driver was announced a few months ago as a test driver for Cadillac, which joins the F1 grid next year. In his career, he has seven seasons in the American category, with 19 podiums and nine wins.
The announcement of the signing with Hitech comes after some time of speculation that the competitor would go to F2 in pursuit of the dream of reaching the main category of world motorsport.
“I’m incredibly excited to join Hitech for the 2026 Formula 2 season. This is a big change in my career and I’m ready for the challenge. I loved my time in IndyCar and I’m proud of everything I’ve achieved, but the opportunity to run in F2 – to compete in the Formula 1 calendar, against some of the best young drivers in the world – was something I couldn’t pass up,” he said.
“I’ve always worked to keep the F1 door open, and this move is part of that supreme ambition. I know it won’t be easy – learning to use the car, the tires, the tracks – but I’m approaching it with determination, focus, and a lot of motivation. My goal is to compete at the front, continue to develop as a driver, and put myself in the best possible position for a future in Formula 1,” he continued.
“Hitech has an excellent reputation and a proven track record, and I’m confident that it’s the right environment for me to develop and perform well. I want to thank them for believing in me and providing me with the platform to take this step,” he concluded.
Clive Hatton, Hitech director, stated that “we are very happy to welcome Colton to the team for the 2026 Formula 2 season. He already brings a level of experience, professionalism, and talent that we are normally used to cultivating in drivers who advance through the junior categories.”
“This is an exciting step for Colton, but also a challenging one. He is entering a new racing environment with very different formats, with high expectations and a clear goal of progressing to F1. But his determination and commitment are impressive, and we are very happy to help maximize his potential during the 2026 season,” he concluded.
