Formula 2 News: Herta signs to drive for HiTech F2 team
The Hitech TGR Formula 2 team have confirmed that Colton Herta (pictured) will be racing for the team in the 2026 season.
Herta joins the grid after seven full seasons in IndyCar where he achieved 19 podium finishes, which included nine victories as well as 16 pole positions and a best result of second overall in the 2024 season.
Prior to that, the Cadillac F1 Team Test driver finished third in the 2015 MSA Formula Championship and the 2016 Euroformula Open Championship.
In addition to that, Herta also ended up second in the 2016 Spanish Formula 3 Championship. The American driver now returns to racing in Europe with Hitech, and he is excited to get going in 2026.
“I’m incredibly excited to be joining Hitech for the 2026 FIA Formula 2 season,” said Herta. “This is a big shift in my career, and I’m ready for the challenge. I’ve loved my time in IndyCar and I’m proud of everything I achieved, but the opportunity to race in F2 – to compete on the Formula 1 calendar, against some of the best young drivers in the world – was one I couldn’t pass up.
“I’ve always worked to keep the door to F1 open, and this move is part of that ultimate ambition. I know it won’t be easy—learning the car, the tires, the tracks—but I’m approaching this with determination, focus, and a lot of motivation. My goal is to compete at the front, continue developing as a driver, and put myself in the best possible position for a future in Formula 1.
“Hitech has an excellent reputation and a proven track record, and I’m confident it’s the right environment for me to develop and perform. I want to thank them for believing in me and providing the platform to make this step.”
Hitech TGR Team Manager Clive Hatton also added: “We’re delighted to welcome Colton to the team for the 2026 Formula 2 season. He already brings a level of experience, professionalism, and talent that we’re typically used to nurturing in drivers as they progress through the junior categories.
“This is an exciting step for Colton, but also a challenging one. He’s stepping into a new racing environment that has very different formats, with high expectations, and a clear goal of progressing to F1. But his determination and commitment are impressive, and we’re delighted to help maximize his potential during the 2026 season.”