Herta’s existing contract was supposed to carry him through the end of the 2023 season, but knowing that the contracts of many other IndyCar top drivers are expected to be renewed in the same period, Andretti Autosport CEO and President Michael Andretti, he removed his ace from the market early.
This has also ensured that Gainbridge, one of the 1001 Group companies, will continue to support car number 26, having in turn extended their agreement.
“We are very pleased to confirm that Colton and Gainbridge will remain with Andretti Autosport for years to come,” said Andretti. “Colton is a real talent and he has a natural determination that leads him to want to win.”
“He is a strong rider and a good teammate. I can’t wait to see what Colton and Andretti can continue to do together.”
Herta has seven IndyCar victories to his credit and, although two of these came in his rookie season, when he was racing under the banner of Harding Steinbrenner, they were a satellite team of Andretti, so the 22-year-old Californian actually got them all. his successes in the series with the Andretti team.
“I am delighted and grateful for all that the Andretti and Gainbridge teams have done for me,” said Herta. “This is a huge step for me from a professional point of view and I am very happy that it can happen with a top team like Andretti Autosport. We have great goals and a lot of work ahead of us, but I couldn’t be happier doing it with this team and to represent Gainbridge “.
The wording of the press release was open enough to make room for the Herta-Andretti duo to enter Formula 1, should Michael Andretti convince the FIA and current team owners to allow the entry of an eleventh team. , or (more likely at this stage) to buy a majority stake in a current F1 team.
In the meantime, at least for 2023, Herta will remain teammate in IndyCar of Romain Grosjean, Devlin DeFrancesco and newcomer Kyle Kirkwood, the 2021 Indy Lights champion who spent his rookie season at AJ Foyt Racing, but who now he will replace Alexander Rossi in car # 27.
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