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Colton Herta prepares for special FP1 outing at COTA

Racer • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 21, 2026, 6:15 PM

Last updated Oct 21, 2026

Colton Herta prepares for special FP1 outing at COTA

Summary

Colton Herta is set to drive in the first practice session at Circuit of the Americas (COTA) on October 21, 2026. This event holds significance for Herta, as it takes place at a home track where he achieved his first IndyCar victory at age 18. Previously, Herta participated in sessions at Barcelona, Budapest, and Monza, though his time in Monza was cut short due to a reliability issue. His return to COTA allows him to showcase his skills on familiar ground following his earlier outings this season.

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Key Details

•Colton Herta is driving at COTA for the first practice session.
•Herta won his first IndyCar race at this track.
•He previously drove in Barcelona, Budapest, and Monza.
•His last session in Monza ended early due to a reliability issue.
•The practice session takes place on October 21, 2026.

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6:15 PMRacer — Herta pumped up for ‘special’ FP1 outing at COTA

What they're saying

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Colton Herta has already driven in Barcelona, Budapest and Monza – although the latter was cut short due to a reliability issue – and now gets to appear at a home track where he took his first IndyCar victory as an 18-year-old.
— Racerby Chris Medland

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