Colton Herta raised eyebrows when the IndyCar driver said he’d have to think about a move to Formula 1 with the new Cadillac team should he earn eligibility for the global series.

IndyCar star Colton Herta says he is “not sure” that he wants to join Cadillac’s Formula 1 programme in 2026 despite being seriously considered for a grand prix seat. Cadillac has made no secret of its desire to have an American driver on the grid when it joins F1 next year, with Andretti IndyCar driver Herta believed to be its favourite contender.

Mario Andretti: On F1 team's approval, Michael Andretti’s exit and Colton Herta's future With routine polishing to undertake this offseason, instead of wholesale personnel changes or a refreshed driver lineup, Edwards sees 2025 as an opportunity to ...

The Associated Press was embedded with Andretti Global for the first IndyCar race of the season to watch the team operate under its new leadership.

Andretti's transition into the 2025 IndyCar season has been nothing short of eventful, with significant structural and leadership changes shaping the team's direction. Between their pursuit of a future Formula 1 program with Cadillac and Michael Andretti stepping back from a managerial role,

Mario Andretti:On F1 team's approval, Michael Andretti’s exit and Colton Herta's future “This new headquarters on Georgetown Road will not only bring our IndyCar, Indy NXT and Formula E teams ...