Colton Herta savours "super special" Austin homecoming as 2027 uncertainty remains
On 24 March 2019, Colton Herta became the youngest ever IndyCar race winner at the Circuit of the Americas, taking the small Harding Steinbrenner Racing team to victory, aged just 18 years and 359 days old. It was the start of a successful IndyCar career with Andretti, even if the title or Indianapolis 500 victory eluded the second-generation driver. But when a late chance to pursue his ... Keep…
Colton Herta relished the opportunity to drive at the Austin homecoming race for Cadillac in 2027, despite ongoing uncertainty regarding his Formula 1 prospects. The 26-year-old, who made history as the youngest IndyCar race winner at the Circuit of the Americas in 2019, expressed disappointment with his current Formula 2 standings.
However, he found the F1 experience to be "very enjoyable" and "super special" to do at his hometown track. The Cadillac Herta drove was a far cry from the outdated DW12, but Herta adapted quickly, completing 21 laps and taking 21st place. He plans to continue his pursuit of an FIA superlicence, acknowledging that his career decisions are crucial at this stage.
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