Alex Palou stunned IndyCar by grabbing the title in his second season. To defend his crown, he’ll have to beat the series’ largest and strongest field for years.
Colton Herta articles archive
Solbergs beat Herta, Johnson to ROC Nations Cup crown
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: IndyCar drivers miss out on ROC Nations Cup • Leclerc extends FRAC championship lead • Spa safety revisions shown off
Herta still keen on F1 move after lost Andretti-Sauber opportunity
IndyCar
Posted onIndyCar race-winner Colton Herta hasn’t given up hope he may race in Formula 1 one day after a potential chance to join the series through Andretti last year failed to materialise.
Herta’s IndyCar success should qualify him for F1 drive – Alonso
2021 United States Grand Prix
Posted onFernando Alonso thinks Colton Herta would be “a good fit” for Formula 1 if the IndyCar race-winner wants to compete in the series.
Herta’s F1 superlicence plight shows IndyCar is “very undervalued” by FIA
IndyCar
Posted onColton Herta could miss his chance to race in F1 because the FIA under-values IndyCar compared to other series, says Pato O’Ward.
Herta doubted Long Beach win was possible after qualifying error
IndyCar
Posted onColton Herta doubted his chances of winning at Long Beach after an error in qualifying left him 14th on the grid.
Palou crowned IndyCar champion as Herta wins Long Beach finale
IndyCar
Posted onAlex Palou becomes the IndyCar Series champion for the first time, clinching his maiden title with a fourth place finish behind eventual race winner Colton Herta.
Herta remains undefeated at Laguna Seca; Palou moves closer to championship in second
IndyCar
Posted onColton Herta led all but four laps to win his second career race at Laguna Seca, while Álex Palou took a major step towards the IndyCar Series championship.
Herta wins pole at Laguna Seca; Palou qualifies fourth
IndyCar
Posted onColton Herta wins his second Laguna Seca pole in a row, while Álex Palou starts ahead of championship rivals Patricio O’Ward, Josef Newgarden, and Scott Dixon.
“Tunnel vision” led to dominant Herta’s race-ending crash
IndyCar
Posted onColton Herta explained the crash which brought an end to his dominant run in last weekend’s IndyCar race in Nashville.
Herta takes dominant pole in Nashville after Newgarden crashes
IndyCar
Posted onColton Herta said his Andretti team were “in a league of our own” after dominating qualifying for the Music City Grand Prix in Nashville.
Dixon denies Herta for his fourth Indianapolis 500 pole position
IndyCar
Posted onScott Dixon took his fourth Indy 500 pole, leading the fastest field in the race’s history ahead of young stars Colton Herta and Rinus VeeKay.
Herta soaks up pressure from Newgarden for St Petersburg win
IndyCar
Posted onColton Herta held off a soft-tyred Josef Newgarden over several late restarts to clinch victory in the second race of the IndyCar season.
Herta pips Harvey to pole, Power 20th in St Petersburg
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Herta pips Harvey to pole, Power 20th in St Petersburg • F1 team asset value could hit £5bn – Stroll • Verschoor leads F2 test
Herta wins as Dixon spins at Mid-Ohio
IndyCar
Posted onColton Herta became the seventh different driver to win an IndyCar this year after controlling proceedings in the second race of the weekend at Mid-Ohio.
Pagenaud wins from last as Herta and VeeKay survive aerial crash
IndyCar
Posted onSimon Pagenaud started last and won in Iowa, aided by an extended caution period following a huge crash involving Colton Herta and Rinus VeeKay.
Herta wins again as Newgarden clinches second IndyCar title
IndyCar
Posted onJosef Newgarden has won the IndyCar championship for the second time after Colton Herta won a lively season finale at Laguna Seca.
Herta on Portland pole as points leaders Newgarden and Pagenaud stumble
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Herta on Portland pole • King gives his view of Hubert crash • De Vries tipped for Mercedes Formula E seat • Haas have “clear vision” of tyre troubles
Newgarden takes Texas victory after Dixon and Herta crash
IndyCar
Posted onJosef Newgarden scored his third IndyCar victory of 2019 in Texas, extending his championship lead over Alexander Rossi, who finished second.
Herta takes shock maiden win after Power stalls in pits
IndyCar
Posted onIndyCar rookie Colton Herta scored a shock win in IndyCar’s first race at the Circuit of the Americas after long-time leader Will Power hit trouble in the pits.