Cadillac Formula 1 Team test driver Colton Herta joins Formula 2

The announcement comes after recent reports that Herta is looking to make the move into the top flight with a stint in the feeder series being as a stepping stone.

In a statement on Tuesady, Cadillac announced: "Colton Herta, the team's official Test Driver, will compete for Hitech during his debut FIA Formula 2 Championship season in 2026."

Herta, the youngest ever driver to win a race in IndyCar back in 2019 is a multiple winner in the North American series.

Cadillac would hope the Herta joining Hitech would "allow the Californian to immerse himself in the heart of European single-seater racing" pointing out to his junior career when he competed in British F4, British F3, Spanish F3, and Euroformula Open noting that he has accumulated a total of 10 wins and 11 pole positions.

Cadillac also believe that Herta competing on tracks where F1 races "will provide vital experience on some of the world's most demanding tracks, from Monaco and Spa-Francorchamps to Monza and Silverstone" to the American driver.

Commenting on his new gig, Herta said: "I'm incredibly excited to officially be joining F2 for the 2026 Formula 2 season.

"This is an amazing opportunity to develop my skills in European racing and to measure myself against some of the best young drivers in the world.

"Racing on the same weekends as Formula 1 will give me first-hand experience of that environment and help me grow as part of the Cadillac F1 family.

"I'm very grateful to Cadillac and Hitech for their trust and support and I can't wait to get started," Herta concluded.

As for Dan Towriss, CEO of TWG Motorsports and Cadillac Formula 1 Team; he added: "Colton has already shown exceptional talent and professionalism throughout his career.

"His move into Formula 2 with Hitech is a natural and important next step in his development towards Formula 1. Competing in F2 will not only strengthen his racecraft in the European environment but also allow for greater integration with our team as he continues to support us with his testing and simulator duties.

"We are proud of Colton's commitment to success in European racing, and we look forward to seeing him take on this exciting new challenge with Hitech – a team with a proven history of success in junior categories," Towriss concluded.