In the round-up: Herta commits to Andretti until end of 2027 • Brawn surprised Mercedes haven’t won yet • F1 22 driver ratings adjusted again
Colton Herta articles archive
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.
Herta’s professional approach and physical preparation impressed McLaren – Seidl
2022 F1 season
Posted onMcLaren team principal Andreas Seidl says the team were “quite impressed” by IndyCar driver Colton Herta after he completed a two-day test with them this week.
Herta felt “close” to consistently quick lap times on F1 test debut for McLaren
2022 F1 season
Posted onIndyCar race-winner Colton Herta felt he was close to lapping consistently at the limit after his two-day test for McLaren this week.
Herta makes F1 test debut for McLaren at Algarve
2022 F1 season
Posted onIndyCar star Colton Herta is testing for McLaren alongside the team’s simulator driver Will Stevens at the Autodromo do Algarve this week.
Herta to test for McLaren this week to prepare for practice outing
2022 Austrian Grand Prix
Posted onColton Herta will test a McLaren Formula 1 car this week as the team consider running him in a practice session later this year.
Early slick tyre call set up Indy GP victory – Herta
IndyCar
Posted onColton Herta credited his and his father Bryan Herta’s call to change to slick tyres after just two laps with putting him in position to win the 2022 Grand Prix of Indianapolis.
Herta triumphs in incident-packed wet Indianapolis Grand Prix
IndyCar
Posted onColton Herta won Saturday’s Grand Prix of Indianapolis in wet conditions, leading 50 laps in a rain-shortened race littered with cautions.
“Bizarre question” spurred Newgarden to beat Herta for first Long Beach win
IndyCar
Posted onLong Beach Grand Prix winner Josef Newgarden described how a “bizarre question” in a press conference spurred him on to beat pole-winner Colton Herta to victory last weekend.