Colton Herta

Colton Herta is an American racing driver competing in the IndyCar Series. He is regarded as one of the biggest racing talents from the United States. Herta is the son of former IndyCar driver Bryan Herta and has raced in IndyCar since 2019.

Herta began his career in karting before moving into single-seaters at a young age. He raced in British Formula 4 and Euroformula Open before returning to the United States in 2017 to compete in Indy Lights with Andretti Autosport. In 2018, he impressed in the series by taking multiple wins and finishing second in the championship.

A year later, he debuted in the IndyCar Series with Harding Steinbrenner Racing. Herta shocked the paddock by winning at Circuit of the Americas at just 18 years old, becoming the youngest IndyCar race winner in history. Since then, he has collected multiple race wins and pole positions and has driven for Andretti Autosport since 2021.

Herta was long considered a potential Formula 1 candidate. He tested for McLaren in 2022 and was linked to a seat at AlphaTauri, Red Bull Racing’s sister team. However, the move never materialized due to his lack of sufficient Super Licence points.

Herta’s exact net worth is not publicly known but is estimated to be several million dollars. His earnings come from his IndyCar contract, bonuses, sponsorships, and commercial deals.

Colton Herta is in a relationship with Riley Flynn. The couple is often seen together at the track and has been together for more than seven years.

Colton Herta was born on March 30, 2000, making him 25 years old. The American is approximately 1.78 meters tall and weighs around 65 kilograms.

Although Herta was off the Formula 1 radar for a while, new opportunities seemed to emerge with Cadillac entering Formula 1 in 2026. His nationality and close ties to Andretti made him a serious candidate for a seat. However, his lack of Super Licence points once again proved to be an obstacle. His current IndyCar season has not been strong enough to secure the required points. Cadillac has since announced its 2026 driver line-up: Sergio Perez and Valtteri Bottas, both returning to Formula 1 with the American team.

Herta is often compared to Max Verstappen due to their early success at a young age. He has even been dubbed “the Verstappen of IndyCar.” However, neither driver has publicly commented on this comparison.