# Herta gets F1 superlicence as Bottas holds 2027 seat

> Herta qualifies for F1 superlicence while Bottas insists on 2027 seat retention.
- Title: Herta gets F1 superlicence as Bottas holds 2027 seat
- Summary: Herta qualifies for F1 superlicence while Bottas insists on 2027 seat retention.
- Keywords: cadillac f1 team, colton herta, valtteri bottas, f1 superlicence, 2027 seat, formula 1, brazilian grand prix, Autosport
- Source: Autosport — https://autosport.com/f1/news/herta-qualifies-for-f1-superlicence-as-bottas-remains-bullish-on-2027-seat/10872179
- Author: Filip Cleeren
- Published: 2026-11-06T16:57:16+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: cadillac f1 team, colton herta, valtteri bottas, f1 superlicence, 2027 seat, formula 1, brazilian grand prix, sports, cars
## 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.
## Key takeaway

Cadillac's Colton Herta earned final F1 superlicence point after practice, but Valtteri Bottas remains confident about keeping his seat for 2027.