Colton Herta Aims for 2025 IndyCar Championship

Colton Herta is setting his sights on clinching the IndyCar Championship in 2025, after narrowly finishing second in the Drivers' Championship in 2024, trailing Alex Palou by just 31 points. Although rumors have circulated about a potential move to the new Cadillac F1 team, Herta remains focused on his current objectives in IndyCar, reflecting on the lessons learned from 2024's critical races. He believes that strengthening his team’s performance on shorter ovals was crucial to his previous season and is confident about upcoming improvements.

Despite being linked to a Formula 1 opportunity as Cadillac prepares its entry for 2026, Herta has downplayed these possibilities. Racing for the Andretti team, which has connections to Cadillac, he affirms his dedication to winning the IndyCar championship rather than getting entangled in F1 speculation. Having qualified for an FIA Super Licence, Herta acknowledges that while F1 could present future opportunities, his current priority is solidifying his success in IndyCar. He also expressed frustration about the persistent F1 rumors, mentioning he is uncertain about his super license status, which is vital for any potential move to the F1 circuit.