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Colton Herta makes F1 debut for Cadillac at Spanish Grand Prix

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 10, 2026, 8:55 PM

Last updated Jun 10, 2026

Colton Herta makes F1 debut for Cadillac at Spanish Grand Prix

Summary

Colton Herta, the Cadillac F1 reserve driver, is officially debuting in Formula 1 at the Spanish Grand Prix. Herta is taking over Sergio Perez's No. 11 car during an official session on Friday as part of his transition from IndyCar to Formula 1. He has previously sought a seat in F1 but struggled with superlicense points. His opportunity with Cadillac arose following their establishment in the sport, drawing connections to his former IndyCar team, Andretti. Herta expressed excitement and readiness for the task ahead, emphasizing the importance of gathering data during the session while also racing in F2 this weekend.

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By the Numbers

•Herta is driving Sergio Perez's No. 11 car during the session.
•He aims to gather important data for the team during his debut.
•His role as reserve driver follows a transition from IndyCar to F2.
•Cadillac's presence in F1 has opened opportunities for Herta.
•He is also competing in an F2 race this weekend.

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8:55 PMYahoo Sports — American Star Colton Herta Making F1 Debut at Spanish GP For Cadillac

What they're saying

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Cadillac F1 reserve driver Colton Herta is manning the wheel of an F1 car during an official session on Friday, taking over Sergio Perez's No. 11 car.
— Yahoo Sports

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