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Colton Herta Finally Earns His Super License by Covering 1-Point Deficit at Brazilian GP FP1

Cadillac test driver Colton Herta has finally earned his FIA Super License after competing during the Brazilian Grand Prix Free Practice 1 session on Friday. The American…

By Samyak Sharma · F1 Chronicle

Published: Friday, 6 November 2026 at 5:49 PM

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Colton Herta earned his FIA Super License after completing 24 laps in Brazilian Grand Prix FP1.
The 100-kilometer run secured Herta's 40th qualifying point, making him eligible for Formula 1 in 2027.
A points calculation error tied to 2025 IndyCar standings previously left Herta one point short after Mexico.

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Cadillac test driver Colton Herta has earned his FIA Super License after completing 24 laps during Free Practice 1 at the Brazilian Grand Prix on Friday. The session provided the 26-year-old American with the necessary 100 kilometers to reach the required 40-point threshold, making him fully eligible to race in Formula 1 for the 2027 season.

Herta had previously sat on 39 points following a scoring discrepancy traced back to official 2025 IndyCar standings. The achievement comes amid reports that Herta is a contender to replace Valtteri Bottas at Cadillac in 2027, although Bottas stated he believes his seat remains secure under his long-term contract.

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