Herta considers return to US as F1 dream slips further away

Herta made the much-discussed switch from IndyCar, where he was among the leading drivers, to Formula 2 this year with sky-high expectations. Supported by Cadillac, the American hoped to score enough points in F2 to earn a super licence and ultimately make his way to Formula 1.

This adventure is turning into a major disappointment for the 26-year-old. At Hitech, Herta has seemingly been unable to adapt to the "European" style of racing and has mostly been running at the back of the field.

Together with that, he can no longer collect enough points through F2 to secure a super license. After 30 points will also disappear at the end of the year, it would be very difficult for Herta to meet the requirements for Formula 1 in 2027.

GPblog has heard in the Formula 1 paddock in Madrid that Herta is considering returning to the United States after this season and is eyeing a seat on the IndyCar grid.

However, there are not many seats left in the series, as only the "smaller" teams have yet to finalise their line-ups for next year. The question is whether Herta would be willing to drive for such a team as well.

Meanwhile, Jak Crawford's name is buzzing around the F1 paddock as a possible successor to Herta at Cadillac. The American holds a super licence and is currently working as a test and reserve driver for Aston Martin.

It is no secret that Cadillac would like to have an American driver linked with the team next to full-time drivers Sergio Perez and Valtteri Bottas.

GPblog has reached out to Cadillac. The team does not wish to comment on the rumors about Herta.