# Colton Herta Formula 2 and Formula 1 career developments

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/colton-herta-formula-2-and-formula-1-career-developments
> Updated: 2026-09-19T09:24:24.000Z. Sources: 10. Developments: 2.

American driver Colton Herta faced a series of setbacks during the Monza racing weekend, involving both Formula 2 and Formula 1 sessions. During Formula 2 practice, Herta crashed his Hitech car at the second Lesmo corner, causing significant rear-end damage. Subsequently, while participating in Formula 1 Free Practice 1 for Cadillac, the team faced a technical inquiry after the car’s clutch disengagement system failed, preventing Herta from pulling off the track.

Following a difficult campaign in which he struggled to secure scoring finishes and fell to 19th in the championship standings, Herta has ruled out a return to Formula 2 for the 2027 season. He stated, “I have no interest in another year of Formula 2,” a decision that leaves his Formula 1 ambitions uncertain. While a return to IndyCar is anticipated, his departure from the F2 path may impact Cadillac’s goal of fielding an American driver in Formula 1.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-19: Colton Herta rules out return to Formula 2

Colton Herta has ruled out a return to Formula 2 for 2027 following a difficult season, casting doubt on his prospects for a Formula 1 seat with Cadillac.

8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/colton-herta-rules-out-return-to-formula-2

### 2026-09-04: Colton Herta faces F1 technical inquiry and F2 crash at Monza

Colton Herta faced a double setback at Monza, suffering a Formula 2 crash and a technical non-compliance issue with Cadillac in Formula 1 practice due to a faulty clutch disengagement system.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/colton-herta-faces-f1-technical-inquiry-and-f2-crash-at-monza

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