Colton Herta may be the hot favourite to secure the second Cadillac seat for 2026 but the Californian has poured cold water over a potential move.

For most drivers, being linked with a possible Formula 1 drive is the stuff of dreams. But Colton Herta's heard it all before, and he's getting tired of it. The

IndyCar star Colton Herta has once again found himself at the center of Formula 1 speculation linked to the Cadillac F1 project.

That team grew out of an initial partnership between Cadillac and Andretti Motorsport, and Andretti remains involved with the new team, both with their new owners TWG Motorsport as a partner with GM,

It's unlikely Herta can quash the talk that quickly or easily, especially now that the FIA has announced it will add an 11th team, Cadillac F1, to the F1 grid starting in 2026. Herta was always the American driver tied to the effort.

Colton Herta feels like he begins and ends every IndyCar season the same way — answering questions about his interest in Formula 1.

Colton Herta, driver of the No. 26 Honda for Andretti Global, meets with the media ahead of the 2025 NTT INDYCAR SERIES season.

Cadillac have identified one driver to potentially fill an F1 2026 seat, but it is "not a for sure thing" it will happen.

Colton Herta is commonly associated with Formula 1. The IndyCar driver seems to be a fan favourite when it comes to Cadillac entering Formula 1 in 2026. However, he does not currently have a super license,