Colton Herta returns to Austin for F1 practice amid uncertain future
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 24, 2026, 8:03 PM
Last updated Oct 24, 2026
Colton Herta drove Cadillac's F1 car during a practice session at the Circuit of the Americas on October 24, reflecting on his past IndyCar victory at the venue. Herta, who became the youngest IndyCar winner in 2019, is currently facing challenges in the 2026 Formula 2 season, ranking 19th with only 26 points. Amidst frustrations in F2, he enjoyed the opportunity to drive in Austin, describing the experience as 'super special' and vital for his preparations for a potential F1 debut. Herta aims to secure more superlicence points in upcoming practice sessions, as speculation continues regarding his future with Cadillac and in F1.
- •Herta won his first IndyCar race in Austin on March 24, 2019.
- •He is currently 19th in the 2026 Formula 2 standings.
- •Herta participated in an F1 practice session at COTA, completing 21 laps.
- •He hopes to gain more superlicence points for a potential F1 debut.
- •Speculation surrounds Herta's future with Cadillac and in F1.
- 8:03 PMYahoo Sports — Colton Herta savours "super special" Austin homecoming as 2027 uncertainty remains
- 8:03 PMMotorsport.com — Colton Herta savours "super special" Austin homecoming as 2027 uncertainty remains
"On 24 March 2019, Colton Herta became the youngest ever IndyCar race winner at the Circuit of the Americas, taking the small Harding Steinbrenner Racing team to victory, aged just 18 years and 359 days old. It was the start of a successful IndyCar career with Andretti, even if the title or Indianapolis 500 victory eluded the second-generation driver. But when a late chance to pursue his ...Keep reading
"Amid a troubled 2026 F2 campaign, Colton Herta savoured his full circle moment driving Cadillac's F1 car at the scene of his maiden IndyCar win in Austin
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External links- Yahoo SportsOct 24, 2026, 8:03 PMColton Herta savours "super special" Austin homecoming as 2027 uncertainty remains
Amid a troubled 2026 F2 campaign, Colton Herta savoured his full circle moment driving Cadillac's F1 car at the scene of his maiden IndyCar win in Austin
- Motorsport.comOct 24, 2026, 8:03 PMColton Herta savours "super special" Austin homecoming as 2027 uncertainty remains
On 24 March 2019, Colton Herta became the youngest ever IndyCar race winner at the Circuit of the Americas, taking the small Harding Steinbrenner Racing team to victory, aged just 18 years and 359 days old. It was the start of a successful IndyCar career with Andretti, even if the title or Indianapolis 500 victory eluded the second-generation driver. But when a late chance to pursue his ...Keep reading
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