Colton Herta will drive for the Hitech operation in his move to the Formula 2 series as he chases a season with the Cadillac F1 tam.
Herta, who was announced as a test driver for the new Cadillac F1 Team last month, scored nine NTT IndyCar Series victories and 19 podium finishes during his six years in the American formula.
Cadillac has confirmed Valtteri Bottas and Sergio Perez as their race drivers for their debut 2026 campaign, but Herta hopes to gain a seat with the team in the future after relocating to Europe and taking on the F2 feeder championship.
Herta will represent Hitech, which is second in the 2025 Teams’ standings ahead of the final two rounds.
“I’m incredibly excited to be joining Hitech for the 2026 FIA Formula 2 season,” said Herta, 25. “This is a big shift in my career, and I’m ready for the challenge.
“I’ve loved my time in IndyCar and I’m proud of everything I achieved, but the opportunity to race in F2 – to compete on the Formula 1 calendar, against some of the best young drivers in the world – was one I couldn’t pass up.
“I’ve always worked to keep the door to F1 open, and this move is part of that ultimate ambition. I know it won’t be easy – learning the car, the tires, the tracks – but I’m approaching this with determination, focus, and a lot of motivation.
“My goal is to compete at the front, continue developing as a driver, and put myself in the best possible position for a future in Formula 1.
“Hitech has an excellent reputation and a proven track record, and I’m confident it’s the right environment for me to develop and perform. I want to thank them for believing in me and providing the platform to make this step.”
