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Schumacher calls Herta's F1 hopes 'burning fuel'
Ralf Schumacher says Colton Herta has no F1 future: 'He's just burning fuel'.
In brief
Ralf Schumacher says Colton Herta has no F1 future: 'He's just burning fuel'. Ralf Schumacher claims Colton Herta lacks F1 readiness after poor Formula 2 results. Originally reported by Motorsport.
Herta's F1 eligibility
Colton Herta secured FIA super licence points through IndyCar and practice sessions.
Schumacher's criticism
Ralf Schumacher called Herta's Formula 2 performance 'really that bad' and unqualified for F1.
“He was really that bad in Formula 2. As far as I'm concerned, he hasn't earned it at all”
Schumacher's alternative
Schumacher prefers McLaren's Leonardo Fornaroli over Herta for Cadillac F1 seat.
“an incredibly strong driver”
Herta's Formula 2 standing
Herta sits 19th in Formula 2 with 26 points after no wins or podiums.
Cadillac seat situation
Cadillac has one confirmed 2027 driver: Sergio Perez extended until 2029.
Schumacher's final comment
Schumacher says Herta's F1 prospects are 'just burning fuel' with no real purpose.
“He's just burning fuel, to borrow a phrase from Franz Tost”
The one thing
Ralf Schumacher claims Colton Herta lacks F1 readiness after poor Formula 2 results.
