Marko reports agreement with Herta; now it's waiting for the FIA'.

It seems more and more likely that Pierre Gasly will leave for Alpine. Helmut Marko confirmed to F1 journalist Chris Medland at the Zandvoort circuit that an agreement has already been reached with Colton Herta to drive Formula 1 at AlphaTauri next year.

Medland says that "all parties" have agreed to Herta's arrival. A personal agreement is already in place, but the FIA still has to grant Herta a super license. The American does not have enough points, but there are a number of exceptions possible for the American driver. It is therefore up to the FIA to decide.

Gasly must therefore reportedly also wait for his Alpine transfer. Marko would only let Gasly leave for the French team if Herta can be brought in. If Herta is not granted a super license then Gasly could forget about a move to France (for the time being).

Contact between Red Bull and Herta

Helmut Marko just told me an agreement has already been reached with all parties for Colton Herta to join IF he is granted a Super Licence by the FIA, and he expects a decision by Monza #F1

— Chris Medland (@ChrisMedlandF1) September 4, 2022

Marko also suggested that agreement involves Gasly to Alpine, but again it’s an IF a Super Licence is granted to Herta #F1

— Chris Medland (@ChrisMedlandF1) September 4, 2022