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IndyCar driver Colton Herta joins McLaren as a test driver. The 21-year-old has won six races in the American racing class and will compete for the British Formula 1 team in several free practice sessions.
Herta is currently under contract with the Andretti team in IndyCar until 2023. He has already won six there since 2019. Formula 1 is waiting for a talented American driver to develop the sport in the United States. Netflix’s Drive to Survive docuseries have already made the sport popular.
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Herta, 21, can drive for McLaren in several free practice sessions. In addition, he will also do a lot of development work. Herta on the deal: “I would like to thank McLaren for the opportunity to do my first laps in a Formula 1 car, which has always been on my racing to-do list. It’s a great opportunity for me to gain valuable experience in a new form of motorsport and learn from such an established team as McLaren F1.”
“Proven talent”
Team principal Andreas Seidl is pleased with the American’s arrival: “Colton is a proven talent in IndyCar and we are curious how he will fit into Formula 1.” think Herta will be able to put in the necessary miles to qualify for a fixed race seat in the future.
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