Colton Herta will change Sergio Perez in FP1 at this weekend’s Method 1 Sao Paulo Grand Prix as he makes an attempt to qualify for an FIA tremendous licence.
Herta took half in FP1 final weekend in Mexico Metropolis, rising as a shock contender to switch Valtteri Bottas on the workforce in 2027.
The aim of his outing was to get him over the road for an FIA tremendous licence, finishing 100km, to say the fortieth level on his FIA license, to qualify him for an F1 seat.
However an error with IndyCar’s outcomes classifications left him one level brief after Mexico Metropolis, with one other outing wanted to get him over the road.
Cadillac has now confirmed Herta will participate in FP1, changing Perez, who lately signed a contract extension.
In an announcement Herta mentioned: “I’m actually trying ahead to getting again behind the wheel of the MAC-26 for one more FP1 session.
“Interlagos is such an iconic, historic monitor, and driving an F1 automobile round there’s going to be an superior expertise.
“Each time I’ve stepped into the automobile this yr, from Barcelona to Budapest, COTA and Mexico Metropolis, I’ve felt extra comfy and higher built-in with the engineering workforce.
“My purpose for Friday morning in Brazil is identical: execute the run plan cleanly, give Checo and the engineers the absolute best setup knowledge to start out their weekend, and maintain constructing on my progress within the automobile. I’m grateful to the workforce for giving me this chance.”
Cadillac Workforce Principal praises Colton Herta
Cadillac F1 workforce principal Marcin Budkowski praised Herta, highlighting his development.
“I’m additionally happy to see Colton return to the MAC-26 for one more FP1 outing, stepping in for Checo.
“His development within the automobile throughout his periods has been spectacular, and his suggestions stays invaluable to our 2027 improvement program.”
Cadillac’s instant motion to provide a second outing in every week to Herta underlines how significantly the workforce is evaluating him as an choice for 2027.
All eyes might be on the American to see how he performs in Sao Paulo.