Cadillac targets Colton Herta as top driver for 2026 Formula 1 team

Cadillac has named IndyCar driver Colton Herta as their top target for their 2026 Formula 1 team. This follows Cadillac's acceptance as the 11th F1 team after dropping the Andretti name from their proposal. Herta, a nine-time IndyCar race winner, was previously considered for a seat at AlphaTauri but missed out due to insufficient FIA Super License points. His potential move to F1 has been a topic of discussion since then. The FIA's decision to deny Herta's entry sparked controversy, especially after they changed rules in 2024 to allow younger drivers to participate in F1 sessions. Cadillac's focus on Herta signals a new direction for their team.