Two IndyCar drivers previously tipped as potential candidates for Formula 1 drives have admitted their chances of entering the series have faded.
Colton Herta articles archive
Grosjean, Herta, McLaren – who most needs a win in rare ‘dead rubber’ IndyCar finale?
IndyCar
Posted onThe IndyCar championship may be decided but there is still a lot at stake in the final round at Laguna Seca this weekend.
Herta denies Rahal pole for home race in ultra-close Mid-Ohio qualifying
IndyCar
Posted onSecond-generation drivers Colton Herta and Graham Rahal claimed the front row at Mid-Ohio, while Simon Pagenaud missed qualifying after a huge crash.
Herta: Last stint “a killer” after dropping from lead to fifth
IndyCar
Posted onColton Herta had arguably his best race in over a year yesterday, but his fifth-place finish at Road America came as little consolation after he led the majority.
Palou overhauls Herta to claim third win in last four rounds at Road America
IndyCar
Posted onDespite leading over half of the race, Colton Herta’s bid for victory fell short as Alex Palou came from behind to claim another victory at Road America.
Herta holds on for first pole of the season in tricky Road America qualifying
IndyCar
Posted onColton Herta secured his first pole position of the IndyCar season at Road America to snap Alex Palou’s three round streak.
Herta considered junior series return in quest for F1 superlicence points
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Colton Herta considered Formula Regional move • Shwartzman leaves Ferrari Driver Academy • Alpine to coach the next British F4 champion
Herta commits to Andretti until end of 2027
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Herta commits to Andretti until end of 2027 • Brawn surprised Mercedes haven’t won yet • F1 22 driver ratings adjusted again
The FIA’s Herta ruling won’t put a stop to criticism of F1’s superlicence points
News Focus
Posted onF2 promoter Bruno Michel staunchly defends the FIA superlicence points system, but is a lack of critical thought serving his series’ interests?
FIA confirms it turned down request to grant superlicence to Herta
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: FIA confirms it turned down request to grant superlicence to Herta • Alguersuari ‘clarifies’ Marko comments • Jarama could get F1 makeover
Red Bull halts effort to bring Herta into F1 next year
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Red Bull call off Herta superlicence push • Rasmussen takes F1 esports third round • D’Ambrosio leaves Maserati Formula E team
Herta tipped for Alpine test in latest twist to Red Bull saga
2022 Italian Grand Prix
Posted onColton Herta is expected to take part in his second Formula 1 test later this year as Red Bull continue their efforts to place the IndyCar driver at their junior team next year.
Rules break to let Herta into F1 would ‘kill’ junior series ladder – De Vries
2022 Italian Grand Prix
Posted onFormula 1 has built a “nice” ladder for young talent which it must not ruin by giving a dispensation for an IndyCar driver to enter, says Formula E champion Nyck de Vries.
Red Bull wants swift superlicence decision as it seeks AlphaTauri move for Herta
2022 Dutch Grand Prix
Posted onRed Bull want the FIA to make a swift decision on possible superlicence points changes as it weighs its driver options for junior team AlphaTauri.
F1 team bosses criticised for opposing superlicence rules break for Herta
2022 Dutch Grand Prix
Posted onFormula 1 team bosses’ reluctance to back a move which would ease Colton Herta’s entry into the series has been criticised by American drivers racing in IndyCar.
McLaren won’t hold Herta back from F1 opportunities elsewhere – Brown
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: McLaren won’t prevent Herta chasing other F1 chances • Newgarden struck by engine penalty • Norris welcomes Piastri as new team mate
Herta expects IndyCar to change “really dangerous” Nashville restart zone again
IndyCar
Posted onColton Herta expects IndyCar to rethink the positioning of the restart zone at the Nashville street circuit after a series of crashes and near-misses at the venue’s second race.
Rossi ends win drought after more heartbreak for Herta
IndyCar
Posted onAlexander Rossi ended his 49-race win-less run at Indianapolis after team mate Colton Herta suffered more misfortune while leading.
Herta and O’Ward face “big challenge” if McLaren offers practice run – Seidl
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Herta and O’Ward face challenges if they get practice runs • IndyCar medical director retires • Sasahara wins first Super Formula race
Herta wins second pole of 2022 as IndyCar returns to streets of Toronto
IndyCar
Posted onColton Herta followed his McLaren Formula 1 test in Portimao this week by securing pole position for this weekend’s Indy Toronto race.