F1 was once Colton Herta's goal; now he's not sure. But the young Andretti Global IndyCar drive also needs to qualify.

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

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 Formula 1 boss Graeme Lowdon says that the team will only select an American driver “on merit”, as it continues to ramp up preparations for next year.

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 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

Cadillac's new UK headquarters at Silverstone and ongoing hiring process are crucial in developing a potent F1 car, ensuring the team is race-ready before its debut in twelve months. Now, though, Cadillac's priority is signing two strong drivers. Newsweek Sports reported recently the team is keen on having an American talent on board.

Driver Colton Herta isn't sold on the idea of racing for the Cadillac F1 team, choosing to prioritize his 2025 IndyCar campaign instead.

Graeme Lowdon has confirmed Colton Herta is under consideration for a seat with the Cadillac team for the F1 2026 season. Herta is a leading light of the IndyCar series, with the American driver at the forefront of Andretti’s line-up where he has hauled himself into contention for a seat when Cadillac arrives in F1 next year.