From Autosport · Filip Cleeren · · 1m 10s
Herta gets F1 superlicence as Bottas holds 2027 seat
Herta qualifies for F1 superlicence while Bottas insists on 2027 seat retention.
In brief
Herta qualifies for F1 superlicence while Bottas insists on 2027 seat retention. Cadillac's Colton Herta earned final F1 superlicence point after practice, but Valtteri Bottas remains confident about keeping his seat for 2027. Originally reported by Autosport.
Herta earns final superlicence point
Herta completed his sixth Friday practice session at Interlagos, reaching 100km to earn his 40th superlicence point needed for F1 racing.
Bottas confident about 2027 seat
Bottas stated he remains bullish on retaining his seat for 2027 despite rumors about his position after a difficult year with Cadillac's MAC-26 car.
Cadillac adjusts superlicence point count
Cadillac corrected Herta's point count after confusion over previous IndyCar results, adding another Friday practice session in Sergio Perez's car.
Team considers Herta debut in 2027
Cadillac plans to either keep Bottas for a second year with Perez or give Herta his F1 debut in 2027.
Bottas on team decision process
Bottas explained that team decisions require board approval and he believes the meeting to finalize his seat has not yet occurred.
Bottas on performance challenges
Bottas faced suspension issues in Mexico but remains confident the team knows how to appraise his performance despite underperformance.
Here's the gist
Cadillac's Colton Herta earned final F1 superlicence point after practice, but Valtteri Bottas remains confident about keeping his seat for 2027.
