Colton Herta qualifies for F1 superlicence as Valtteri Bottas remains bullish on 2027 seat
Cadillac F1 test driver Colton Herta has finally obtained the last remaining superlicence point required to drive in the series, but incumbent Valtteri Bottas remains bullish on his future with the squad. Herta conducted his sixth Friday practice session of the 2026 season at Interlagos, reaching the required threshold of 100km to earn his 40th superlicence point needed to race in F1. Read ...…
Cadillac's test driver, Colton Herta, will take part in the sixth Friday practice session at the Sao Paulo GP to gather the missing FIA superlicense point necessary to compete in the F1 series. Herta, who has been preparing for his F1 campaign through private testing, FP1 sessions, and a challenging F2 experience, requires 40 points to attain the required FIA superlicense.
Following their Mexico weekend, Cadillac penalized Carson Hocevar and Josh Berry for brake-checks on the Martinsville track. Despite the penalties, Cadillac remains committed to Herta's F1 aspirations, providing him with another FP1 session in Sergio Perez's car. Herta expressed excitement about driving the MAC-26 at the historic Interlagos circuit, stating it would be an "awesome experience."
Cadillac's Brazilian visit comes after a tough Mexico weekend, during which Valtteri Bottas suffered a suspension failure during the race.
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