Cadillac, Herta on track in 4 FP1 sessions: debut at Montmeló

Cadillac, the program for Herta Colton Herta’s time in F1 has come. Of course, not yet in a GP, but Cadillac has announced that its test driver will take part in the four FP1s that each team must reserve for a rookie. The American driver will make his debut on Friday at the Catalan Grand Prix, before returning to the track on three other occasions during the season. It will be his first official appearance in a race weekend, an important step in his growth path after the work done on the simulator with the team. Lowdon’s words “Colton is a top-notch talent, as he has demonstrated not only by building an impressive CV in IndyCar, but also thanks to an excellent start to the season in Formula 2,” commented team principal Graeme Lowdon. “Completing all four rookie FP1 sessions is the natural next step in his role as a test driver, and I can’t wait to see what he can bring in terms of development and focus.” Towriss’ words “Colton has truly earned this opportunity,” added CEO Dan Towriss. “These sessions represent a precious opportunity for him to integrate with the team, develop his skills behind the wheel and off the track and get to know a race weekend first-hand.” In its “roster”, Cadillac also has Guanyu Zhou, but the Chinese cannot take part in the free practice sessions intended for young people as he has already played three seasons as a starter in F1. The American comes off an encouraging debut in F2 (in Melbourne he scored points with a seventh place in the Feature Race) and will also be present in Miami, where he will also race the preparatory category for F1.