US-racer Colton Herta will compete for Cadillac in the 2026 season, but not in Formula 1. Instead, the 25-year-old will focus on entries in the prestigious endurance races of the North American IMSA series. He is scheduled to start in the classics at Daytona, Sebring, and Road Atlanta, where he will pilot the Cadillac V-Series.R.
In parallel, Herta remains part of Cadillac's Formula 1 project. He will take on the role of test and reserve driver there while simultaneously gaining racing experience in the FIA Formula 2 Championship with the Hitech Racing team. In total, Herta will have at least 17 race starts in 2026.
Cadillac is relying on experienced drivers Sergio Pérez and Valtteri Bottas as its regular lineup in Formula 1. Herta is supposed to develop further in Formula 2 and be groomed as a candidate for a future Formula 1 cockpit.
In IMSA, Herta competes alongside Jordan Taylor and Louis Delétraz – a trio that has already celebrated joint successes in the past. For Cadillac, Herta remains the only personnel change in the IMSA lineup for 2026. The remaining driver lineups of the factory teams remain unchanged.
With this double program, Herta continues his career in both North America and international Formula racing and is considered one of the most exciting US prospects for a future Formula 1 entry.