Cadillac know exactly who they want as their first driver when they enter F1.

The project backed by General Motors has got the🤡 green-light from the FIA and F1 to join the grid in 2026.

That will mean and 11🌠th team - and two extra race seats - will become avai♍lable.

Colt🌄on Herta has been identified as Cadillac’s top choice, as it stands, to put i♊n their F1 seat.

Herta is an IndyCar driver for Andretti Global, the runner-up in his cha🦩mpionship this season.

As an American, he fits the bilꦯl for the second US-backed F1 squad.

Mario Andretti said to  about Herta: “The whole next year is going to be like an interim before we’re finally on the grid, and some th�🎃�ings could potentially change, but as we’re speaking now, what you’ve said is correct.”

Herta still does🔯 not have an F1 superlicence, which is crucial♌ to him joining the series.

He can൩ acquire the coveted document by earning 🦂40 superlicence points, by featuring in 80% of any eligible series.

A driver𝔉’s finishes in his championship can earn him superlicence points.

🔴Herta doꦡesn’t yet have enough but he can acquire more by driving in an F1 practice session.

His association ✱with Andretti Global could help him get a spot in an F1 practice session next year, before j🐈oining the grid full-time.

But as it stands, there are🔯 hurdles to jump for Herta.

But Cadillac know who they want, and have ༒pointed the finger at Herta.

Mario Andretti, the former F🤪1 champ, is on the board of directors for the new project who will enter in 2026 before manufacturing their own engines at a later date.