Colton Herta Finally Has F1 Super License After Mexico Drive Amid Cadillac 2027 Links
Colton Herta has finally achieved the F1 super license after his FP1 outing at the Mexico GP, amid rumors of a Cadillac seat in 2027. It didn’t look likely at the start of the 2026 F1 season, but now, at…
Colton Herta has finally earned his F1 super license after his performance at the Mexico GP, despite rumors of a Cadillac seat for 2027. This achievement came after a disappointing 2026 Formula 2 (F2) season, which Herta overcame by participating in multiple FP1 sessions in 2026. To secure the super license, Herta needed to accumulate 40 points from a combination of results from three championships, including IndyCar and F2.
He already had 35 points from IndyCar, and needed five more points to reach the required 40. Herta managed to earn these five points by participating in five practice sessions, with each session granting one point up to a maximum of ten. In addition, he earned an extra point for completing 100 km during the FP1 session, which he achieved during the Mexico GP after his 24th lap.
With these points, Herta is now eligible to become a full-time F1 driver in 2027, provided Cadillac decides to proceed with the partnership.
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