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Herta to contest FP1 for Cadillac in Brazil to obtain final superlicence point

Cadillac test driver Colton Herta will conduct his sixth Friday practice session of the Formula 1 season at this weekend's Brazil Grand Prix to collect his missing FIA superlicence point required to race in the series.Herta, who has been building…

By Filip Cleeren · Autosport

Published: Wednesday, 4 November 2026 at 9:42 AM

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Colton Herta will drive for Cadillac in FP1 in Brazil to secure his final FIA superlicence point.
Cadillac discovered Herta was one point short of the 40-point threshold after confusion over past IndyCar results.
Herta will take over Sergio Perez's car and must complete 24 laps to meet the 100km requirement.

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Cadillac test driver Colton Herta will participate in Friday's opening practice session at the Brazil Grand Prix to secure his final required FIA superlicence point. Herta needs 40 points to qualify for an F1 race seat, but he remains one point short following confusion regarding his past IndyCar results and a prior mechanical failure during practice in Monza.

Driving Sergio Perez's car in Sao Paulo will mark Herta's sixth FP1 appearance of the season. Completing at least 24 laps will fulfill the 100-kilometer requirement to earn the point, keeping Cadillac's options open as team principal Marcin Budkowski weighs retaining Valtteri Bottas or promoting Herta for 2027.

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