Since Alexander Rossi at Manor in 2015, no American driver has appeared on a starting grid. Quite ironic, considering that Formula 1 has come under Uncle Sam’s authority and that three Grand Prix will be organized across the Atlantic next year.<\/p>\n
At 22 years old, Colton Herta’s talent has dazzled the American cousin of Formula 1, catching the attention of even the observers of the premier category.<\/p>\n
However, for the youngest winner in IndyCar (19 years old, in 2019), he wants to avoid putting the cart before the horse.<\/p>\n
\u00ab Formula 1 is a serious ambition for me. But, first and foremost, I wanted to be in IndyCar, compete in the Indy 500, and win them, which I haven’t done so far. \u00bb<\/p>\n
The name of Colton Herta is often associated with McLaren, regarding a possible entry into Formula 1. Before entering, he will have to prove himself!<\/p>\n
The Woking team has planned a test for the American. But “keep running” to know the date!<\/p>\n
\u00ab I would gladly reveal it, but I won’t do it, so as not to put myself in a difficult position,” tempers Herta. \u00ab I can only say that I will go to Woking by June to do some simulator work and mold my seat. As for the test, it will be later in the year. \u00bb<\/p>\n
Now it remains to be seen what Colton Herta will be capable of behind the wheel of an F1 car, especially the MCL36 from last year. And if he goes to McLaren in the short term…who will he replace?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Currently a resident of the IndyCar, Colton Herta is a name frequently mentioned for an arrival in Formula 1 in the upcoming seasons. The American, in any case, keeps a watchful eye on it.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":87,"featured_media":34674,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1,1749],"tags":[446,624,947],"class_list":["post-6598","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-f1","category-news","tag-grand-prix","tag-indycar","tag-mclaren"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n