Colton Herta completes first F1 practice session with Cadillac in Barcelona
Motorsport.com • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 13, 2026, 12:28 PM
Last updated Jun 13, 2026
Colton Herta made his grand prix weekend debut representing Cadillac at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya on June 13. He drove Sergio Perez's car in the first of four planned FP1 outings, completing 27 laps. Herta noted the stark differences in speed and technology compared to his previous experience in IndyCar and expressed pride in driving for an American team. His work focused more on providing data for setup rather than chasing lap times, as he aims to adapt to F1 after competing in Formula 2 this season.
- •Herta drove 27 laps in his debut FP1 session.
- •He set the 21st fastest time among all drivers.
- •Focus was on setup assistance for Sergio Perez.
- •Herta aims to improve his understanding of F1 performance.
- •He is currently competing in Formula 2 with Hitech.
- 12:28 PMMotorsport.com — Colton Herta on first F1 weekend outing: "Every part is faster than anything I've done"
- 12:28 PMYahoo Sports — Colton Herta on first F1 weekend outing: "Every part is faster than anything I've done"
"Colton Herta says representing Cadillac on his grand prix weekend debut in Barcelona "meant a lot to me", as he revelled in the speed of a current Formula 1 car. On Friday, Herta took over Sergio Perez's car for the first of four planned FP1 outings. F1 teams are required to hand four first free practice sessions per year to a rookie, two per car, with Herta slated to conduct all four as he is ...Keep reading
"Herta says his first official F1 grand prix weekend debut with Cadillac "meant a lot to me" after taking part in Barcelona free practice
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External links- Motorsport.comJun 13, 2026, 12:28 PMColton Herta on first F1 weekend outing: "Every part is faster than anything I've done"
Colton Herta says representing Cadillac on his grand prix weekend debut in Barcelona "meant a lot to me", as he revelled in the speed of a current Formula 1 car. On Friday, Herta took over Sergio Perez's car for the first of four planned FP1 outings. F1 teams are required to hand four first free practice sessions per year to a rookie, two per car, with Herta slated to conduct all four as he is ...Keep reading
- Yahoo SportsJun 13, 2026, 12:28 PMColton Herta on first F1 weekend outing: "Every part is faster than anything I've done"
Herta says his first official F1 grand prix weekend debut with Cadillac "meant a lot to me" after taking part in Barcelona free practice
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