Red Bull motorsport chief Helmut Marko had been pursuing a deal to bring Herta into his driver stable, and place him at sister team AlphaTauri for next season . F1 has not had an American on the grid since Alexander Rossi in 2015, but Herta did not particularly want the FIA to make an exception to the licensing system to get him a seat. Still, that would leave him two points short. Race coverage will start at 12:30 p.m. Right now we dont have any seat available. After a superb showing at the Italian Grand Prix, a certain Dutch driver is now a candidate for AlphaTauris seat for 2023. He has won six IndyCar races and seven poles and is considered an IndyCar title contender. The governing body for Formula One on Friday said IndyCar star Colton Herta will not be granted the Super License the American needs to join the F1 grid next season. Formula One's governing body confirmed Friday that IndyCar driver Colton Herta doesn't have enough points to receive an FIA Super License. Ferrari, which has a renowned junior academy that has brought the likes of Charles Leclerc and Mick Schumacher through to Formula 1 via titles in Formula 2 and Formula 3, firmly put its stake in the ground. Herta was on the table, and he was not eligible for a Super License at this stage, Vasseur said. There is a four-year qualification period for superlicence points but Herta would be counting a 2023 championship, so presumably, his 2019 IndyCar season would no . Dogs, Why Wallace Is Swapping 23XI Racing Car Numbers for 2022 NASCAR Playoffs. The system is complicated and sometimes seen as unfair. Herta, 22, had been linked with a vacant seat at Red Bull sister team AlphaTauri but despite efforts by the Italian team, the FIA denied Herta a super license. What it does have, though, is the ability to keep Piastri from working with McLaren until Jan. 1, 2023. Ive always said that if an F1 opportunity arose, Id have to get a really good understanding of it all because Michael and (Gainbridge CEO Dan Towriss) have given me a really great opportunity to win races and be in a really high-performing championship, Herta said. De Vries progressed up the FIAs ladder, winning the 2019 Formula 2 championship, and is a candidate for a 2023 Williams seat, having also taken the 2020/21 Formula E title. There is no doubt that had a positive impact on his perception from other people in that paddock after that.. Herta does not have enough Super License points to be granted admission into F1. But Formula One is Formula One. ET on Peacock. Herta has 32 points from IndyCar, and the best-case scenario is he could earn six more after the season by participating in the final six FP1 practice sessions with AlphaTauri. To value IndyCar between F2 and F3, those are like kids racing pretty much. Since the team joined the grid in 2006 (originally known as Toro Rosso), its drivers have accumulated just five podiums four since 2019 and two wins. Peacock will simulstream all qualifying coverage on NBC. ET and Sunday, May 21, at 4 p.m. McLaren team principal Andreas Seidl worked with Herta in July in a two-day test in Portugal in which Herta impressed in his preparation and on-track performance. I hope that FIA will take this decision as soon as possible so that we know how to build up the team and where to go for next year.. The 22-year-old American driver just wanted to pursue his Formula 1 dreams, having already spent two of his formative years in Europe, flaming out on the junior formula ladder. However, this would not be eligible for points. We believe this testing program will provide him with valuable experience while demonstrating the benefit of expanding previous car testing to showcase promising drivers for the future., ANNOUNCEMENT Lets go testing!!! There is no question Zak Brown and McLaren gave Colton an opportunity to drive a Formula One car, and that went well, Bryan said. From my point of view, (Hertas situation) has nothing to do with force majeure, Vasser said. Motorsport still remains as the most high profile sport in the world where money can outweigh talent. Is there an opportunity to get to some of the big teams? Coltons given his defacto manager and father, Bryan, strict orders, to keep Colton completely insulated. A Herta exception, though, is a controversial one with some feeling he does not meet the requirements. It was almost exactly a year ago that Andretti rolled up to him on his scooter early in the Portland race weekend and said out of earshot of eager media members and fans, "We're really close on this. Not only Peacock will simulstream all qualifying coverage on NBC. The 107th indy 500 will be presented May 28 with seven hours of live coverage, the first two on Peacock and the final five onNBC, Peacock and Spanish-language cable network Universo. It has typically finished between 6th and 8th in the Constructors Championship. At a time when Verstappen is closing in on the most dominant season the sports ever seen, the irony is a licensing system created in response to his hiring to make it tougher for teams to make outside-the-box hires may keep Americas best young racing talent from a dream he easily deserves. From my point of view it has nothing to do with force majeure, Vasseur said. Herta however lacked enough points to obtain a super license, which is necessary to be able to contest in Formula One. Red Bull's Helmut Marko and McLaren's Zak Brown have rated him highly. Colton Herta could be an AlphaTauri F1 driver in 2023 but the Aemrican does not qualify for a super license thanks to farcical conditions. He can still earn a Super License by picking up one point for any free practice sessions he runs this year; McLaren holds his F1 rights and could put him in a car. In his pursuit Thats also great and he should get that opportunity if its offered to him. Sep 4, 2022. It was that test that perhaps raised the level of interest in bringing him to F1, and Seidl said McLaren was open to adjusting the licensing system. So this is not a training ground for Formula One.. 0:29. Several current IndyCar drivers with lengthy histories in F1 and its ladder system concurred. In addition to practice and qualifying, exclusive coverage of Carb Day, the Indy 500 Parade, and Victory Celebration during race weekend will stream live on Peacock. AlphaTauri's hopes of signing Colton Herta for next season appear to be over after Formula 1's governing body the FIA confirmed the IndyCar star does not qualify for an F1 Super Licence. De Vries scored points in a Williams in his debut in Formula 1, whilst AlphaTauri have now found a No. Pierre Gasly is probably on his way to Alpine, and Red Bull were keen to sign the American to their stable of drivers. We all agree Colton has the talent and capability to be in F1. In recent years the FIA adjusted the superlicence points rules in reaction to the disruption caused by the Covid-19 pandemic. We had discussions last year with Andretti. So under a reported proposed deal, Alpine would release Piastri to McLaren early, and in return, McLaren would release Herta from his exclusive F1 testing deal. Since he is short of 8 points to receive his super license, it seems as though Hertas chances for a seat for 2023 are long gone. Here is the comprehensive programming schedule for the 107th Indy 500 and all other events in May: The NTT IndyCar Series will hold the GMR Grand Prix on the IMS road course May 12-13. Had he finished fourth or higher in 2022, he would have met the points minimum. Daniel, we have another couple of years with, so there is no imminent seat available. But consider that Linus Lundquist earned enough points for a Super License by clinching the Indy Lights championship Saturday at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca. Speaking on Saturday, AlphaTauri team principal Franz Tost outlined that its a decision from the FIA whether he (Herta) gets the Super Licence or not. INDY 500 PRIMER:Questions and answers for the worlds biggest race. ET. Ive been very open with the team and all the parties involved that I dont want to talk about contracts for next year until I can get this Laguna race out of the way. But its nothing to do for me with force majeure., The pairs pushback received staunch criticism from in and outside the F1 paddock. Herta's Formula 1 fate is in the hands of the FIA, which has the power to grant exemption for drivers without enough Super License points. He can still earn a Super. the first day of their debut GP weekend. Heres the schedule: Brian Spurlock/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images, Luke Johnson/IndyStar/USA TODAY Sports Images Network, Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on Flipboard (Opens in new window), Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window), Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window), Questions and answers for the worlds biggest race, Indy 500 Last Chance and Fast Six Qualifying. Andretti has been met by severe resistance from existing F1 teams and even F1 itself in his hope to add an 11th team. prestigious racing series in the world some day. People here that race in the sport and understand the sport recognize IndyCars value. The Herta Way, though, is to make this decision the right way, without demeaning one series over the other or getting special dispensation to make the move. 11 min read Should the FIA decide to amend how it allocates points to IndyCar drivers when it comes qualifying for a Super License - or grant him a one-time. Alpha Tauri (and Red Bull, the parent team) would release Frenchman Pierre Gasly from his deal for next season to be able to fill Alpines void left by the impending exit to Aston Martin. Michael and Mario Andretti both believe the second-generation racer is F1 material and would like to move him to the series should Michael Andretti land an F1 team. Half the field (in IndyCar) is F1-capable, Brown said a week ago. I dont want to come in as an exception either. (Translated using Google translate), Rather, the American is keen to see IndyCar receive recognition to allow other drivers to also have a fair shot at the super license. No question you can race in F1.. Formula 1's super license policy is poorly-written for a bad reason, but it would be worth breaking for Colton Herta even if it weren't. By Fred Smith. Part of that statement feeds into the narrative that the Hertas have pushed against in recent weeks that Colton should receive clearance because hes the best young American racing talent on the market and F1 should be bending over backwards to cater to its fast-growing American audience. The statement appears to end Red Bull's hopes of signing Herta for next season which could also end Alpine's hopes of luring Gasly away from AlphaTauri, as Red Bull team boss Christian Horner said they would only release the Frenchman if they had another option lined up to replace him. Here is the comprehensive programming schedule for the 107th Indy 500 and all other events in May: The NTT IndyCar Series will hold the GMR Grand Prix on the IMS road course May 12-13. Being a Formula 1 driver is not easy. Theres nothing I want to talk about right now. I have an emotional side to one side of the argument, but I also have an intellectual understanding of both sides of the argument. Beyond 3rd-place, the FIA actually awards more points for every position back to 10th for an F3 driver than it does one in IndyCar. Though there was talk about the tough decisions and serious conversations hed need to have to consider joining his team owner, Michael Andretti, in a takeover of Saubers Alfa Romeo F1 team, Herta hired a film crew to shadow him as he charged from 14th to 1st on the streets of Long Beach for back-to-back wins that he believed was at least a temporary goodbye to IndyCar. Were pleased to see this opportunity come together for Colton and look forward to seeing him take his first laps in an F1 car, Michael Andretti said. McLaren currently runs an IndyCar program that will expand to three teams next year. In addition to practice and qualifying, exclusive coverage of Carb Day, the Indy 500 Parade, and Victory Celebration during race weekend will stream live on Peacock. Lando is under a very long-term contract. Herta believes his IndyCar home has the personnel and infrastructure for him to win an IndyCar title something an Andretti Autosport driver hasnt done in a decade. He currently has 32 points, which makes him ineligible for the super license by 8 points. Full Spectrum Services LLP 2022 | All Rights Reserved. The decision to deny Herta this license and, in doing so, deny the young American the opportunity to race in Formula 1 has proved controversial. Additionally, though both said at the Dutch Grand Prix that theyd consider awarding more points to IndyCar in the current super license system, Steiner and Vasseur are vehemently against retroactively changing it to give Herta a backdoor. Theoretically, Herta could still earn a Super License by picking up one point for free . At this point a year ago, hed made up his mind. The unfortunate part is this: The first American open-wheel driver in 15 years to to earn a second look, who a team actively wants to hire, may help bring about the proper change, but theres no indication this opportunity will be around for Herta in a year to take advantage of. In addition, Herta tested with McLaren earlier this year. From 2021, the FIA grants one additional superlicence point per event if a driver completes at least 100km during one free practice session and picks up no licence penalty points. googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1526810873155-0');}); if they had another option lined up to replace him. Going strictly by the rules, Herta has accumulated 32 points when considering his last three IndyCar seasons. Herta said he understands the conundrum his situation has caused. Michael Andretti, who has petitioned the FIA to expand its grid to add two cars for him to launch a team, said he never bothered to explore potential replacements for Herta on the IndyCar team because he was confident the Super License request would be rejected. WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca. The points it awards to IndyCar drivers rank somewhere between F2 and F3, the two junior feeder series into F1. Period. One team McLaren, in this case took the opportunity to see what Herta could do in proper F1 machinery, instead of attempting to translate his results from an ultra-competitive IndyCar field. Last year, there was a way to get (to 40 points), but obviously we didnt get that far into it. 3. Reports claim an answer on the Super License points will be made by the Italian Grand Prix this weekend, which will coincide with Herta's final IndyCar race of the year on Sept. 11. In the meantime, McLaren will use him under new F1 regulations that allow teams to test 1-year-old cars under the Testing of Previous Cars provision. Colton Herta never wanted to be the center . To cap everything, Andretti would allow Herta to leave his No. NBC Sports has unveiled its broadcast coverage schedule for the run-up to the 107th Indy 500, including a bonus two hours of streaming before coverage of the May 28 race begins at 11 a.m. on NBC, Peacock and Universo. . According to their system, thrown together nearly a decade ago in response to Toro Rosso (now Alpha Tauri) hiring a 17-year-old Max Verstappen with just 1 year of car racing experience, all that matters is Herta hasnt strung together the proper season-long points finishes it deems necessary. Herta lacks the required points for a Super License because of how little . Today at Monza, Alpha Tauri team boss Franz Tost was asked, "There's continued speculation about your driver lineup next year. The 107th indy 500 will be presented May 28 with seven hours of live coverage, the first two on Peacock and the final five onNBC, Peacock and Spanish-language cable network Universo. What changed? I would rather it be settled quietly, and thats it.. He can still earn a Super License by picking up one point for any free practice sessions he runs this year; McLaren holds his F1 rights and could put him in a car. But there needs to be an agreement between the stakeholders in it.. And as the media had noticed yesterday, I went to Austria to meet Helmut Marko. Herta had 32 points for 2022 after finishing seventh, third and fifth in the standings the previous three years. ET on Peacock. Inside the ropes at Miami Grand Prix:Herta gets taste of F1 weekend with McLaren. Both Hertas expressed they were surprised how much excitement and interest Formula One teams have shown particularly since a July test with McLaren Racing (which signed Colton to a testing contract this season). The denial of a wavier from the FIA for a Super License for IndyCar driver Colton Herta to race in F1 has caused a great deal of . Race coverage will start at 12:30 p.m. The McLaren TPC program gives the team an option to test potential drivers and evaluate young talent for the future. View Comments. I think my pride level and his moms pride level is based around who he is, his value system and how good he is. That idea received pushback from team principals at the Dutch Grand Prix. However, AlphaTauri has acknowledged it would release Gasly, who is apparently wanted at Alpine, but only if it had a compelling driver such as Herta to put in the car. Twenty come from his 3rd-place IndyCar finish in 2020, 8 from his 5th-place in 2021 and 7th-place as a rookie in 2019 is worth 4. Herta, who turns 22 at the end of the month, currently competes. If he is eligible to come in F1 because he has the points, its fantastic news. The FIA will not be pressured by any teams into decisions on matters such as super license points, an FIA spokesperson told Autosport. Andretti could still get on the grid by purchasing an existing team and hed like to build his program around Herta, who is under contract in IndyCar to Andretti through 2023. It had been suggested that Red Bull were trying to find a way around that restriction so the Californian could have become Yuki Tsunoda's team mate next season. He earned 28 of those points through his IndyCar finishes. Bryan Herta told NBC Sports in a Friday interview that he didnt a special exemption or treatment from the FIA for Colton. Herta finished the 2022 IndyCar season with 32 points, eight less than the 40 needed for a super license. Among other things, it wouldve included running three practice sessions (worth 1 point each) and then working through some other loophole in the system to get him the rest of the way to 40. De Vries, speaking after testing for Aston Martin on Friday, outlined his view that an exemption for Herta would risk upsetting the FIAs single-seater pyramid. He also longs to win an Indy 500. So I would never take Pato out of IndyCar into F1 without having a great solution because IndyCar is as important as is Extreme as is Formula One to being competitive. Sports. ET to determine the 33-car starting grid for The Greatest Spectacle in Racing.. All rights reserved. I think the knock-on effect would be much greater than just giving one dispensation as there will be many more knocking on a door for a certain request. Herta, who turns 22 on March 30, drives in the NTT IndyCar Series for . "It's ridiculous that someone that's been fourth and third in the IndyCar championship can't get 40 points in the Super License," O'Ward told Motorsport. This is where F1's governing body, the FIA, steps in. NBC also willair four hours of Indy 500 qualifying coverage on Saturday, May 20, at 2:30 p.m. Outside Sebastien Bourdaiss ill-fitted jump to Red Bulls B Team after his four consecutive Champ Car titles 15 years ago, no American open-wheel racing driver has leapt or, frankly, been given the opportunity into F1 since Juan Pablo Montoya more than 20 years ago. If those are your two possible outcomes, I dont think there is a bad outcome for him in any of that. Herta, meanwhile, ended the IndyCar season with 32 points.
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