Colton Herta is focused on INDYCAR amid speculation that he could give up his current ride to drive for Formula 1.

Cadillac's application to join 2026 grid was approved last week — meaning the new team now has work to do in the driver market.

The Cadillac team set to debut in Formula One next year has at least six names on a list of potential drivers and will decide on merit, principal Graeme Lowdon said on Monday.

Cadillac will not necessarily field an American driver when it makes its F1 debut next season. Image: XPB Images/Penske Entertainment,

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The Cadillac Formula 1 team will run the majority of its project out of its new facility in Indiana, but will only select an American driver as part of its line-up if they earn their place on

Colton Herta raised eyebrows when the IndyCar driver said he’d have to think about a move to Formula 1 with the new Cadillac team should he earn eligibility for the global series.

The Cadillac Formula One team, backed by General Motors, is preparing for its debut next year. The team is actively scouting potential drivers, including seasoned F1 racers and American IndyCar star Colton Herta.

Colton Herta remains a priority for Cadillac's 2026 F1 debut, says advisor Mario Andretti. Herta's racing journey, hindered by super license points, s

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The Cadillac team set to debut in Formula One next year has at least six names on a list of potential drivers and will decide on merit, principal Graeme Lowdon said