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Colton Herta Formula 1 super licence pursuit

Overview

American driver Colton Herta is struggling to secure the 40 points required for a Formula 1 super licence during his rookie Formula 2 season. As of late July 2026, Herta held 35 points and sat 16th in the championship standings, making it unlikely he would reach the threshold through race results alone.

To assist with the shortfall, Cadillac considered allocating additional free-practice sessions in Formula 1, which could provide one point per session. However, this would require regular drivers Valtteri Bottas and Sergio Pérez to sit out extra practice slots.

By mid-August, Herta identified tire management—specifically adapting to Pirelli tires without the use of tire blankets—as a primary technical obstacle. While he remains focused on his Formula 1 ambitions, his performance has led to uncertainty regarding his timeline and future prospects with Cadillac.

Entities

Pirelli · Formula 1 · Colton Herta · Formula 2 · Cadillac

Timeline

  1. 29 days ago

    [SPORTS] 3 sources
    Colton Herta faces challenges in Formula 2 rookie season

    Colton Herta discusses the challenges of his Formula 2 rookie season, citing Pirelli tire management as a major hurdle in his pursuit of a Formula 1 super license and a potential seat with Cadillac.

  2. about 2 months ago

    [SPORTS] 3 sources
    Colton Herta faces super licence shortfall as Cadillac seeks extra F1 practice slots

    Colton Herta lacks the 40 points for a Formula 1 super licence; Cadillac may add practice sessions, forcing Bottas and Pérez to miss time, but he could still fall short.

Sources

es.motorsport.com · motorcyclesports.net · motorsport.com