Colton Herta backs Mexico IndyCar race following Pato O’Ward promoter callout
As the IndyCar Series prepares to head overseas for its newly announced international showcase in Barcelona, enthusiasm for taking the American open-wheel championship even further abroad is gathering momentum - especially among the drivers themselves. The prospect of a future IndyCar round in Mexico has long been a hot topic in the paddock, with Arrow McLaren’s Pato O’Ward, a native of ... Keep…
Colton Herta, a 26-year-old driver bridging IndyCar and Formula 1 careers, has expressed strong support for the potential debut of an IndyCar race in Mexico City. Following Pato O'Ward's recent criticism of local stakeholders hindering a race in his native Monterrey, Herta praised O'Ward's star power and the technical challenges the Circuit de Las Américas presents.
He stated, "A thousand percent," that the race could be just as popular as any other on the IndyCar calendar, citing the unique curb profiles as an opportunity for drivers to be more aggressive. Herta's comments come as IndyCar's preparations for a Barcelona showcase continue, with Herta himself scheduled to practice at the circuit in Brazil this weekend to earn his FIA Superlicense for Formula 1.
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