Colton Herta has won nine IndyCar races

IndyCar race winner Colton Herta has been named test driver for the new Cadillac Formula 1 team in 2026.

The 25-year-old American, who has not disguised his ambitions to become an F1 driver, has won nine races in the US-based IndyCar series since his debut in 2019.

Herta said: "This is a dream opportunity, and one I've been working towards for a long time.

"To be part of Cadillac F1's entry at such a pivotal time is something I couldn't pass up.