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American Posterboy Colton Herta Finally Breaks His Silence on F1 Super License Neglect

Published 09/19/2022, 7:40 AM EDT

Being a Formula 1 driver is not easy. In today’s highly professional scene, having talent alone is not enough to enter the sport. Colton Herta has learned this the hard way. The FIA’s super license rules have acted as an impediment to his potential race seat at AlphaTauri. He has now spoken up.

Colton Herta was the front-runner for the 2023 AlphaTauri seat. Pierre Gasly is probably on his way to Alpine, and Red Bull were keen to sign the American to their stable of drivers. However, the FIA’s super license mandate means that he might not even be eligible to take part in the sport.

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He has now spoken to Motorsport.com about how he does not want the pity of the FIA.

“But from their point of view and with the current points structure, I do understand. I don’t 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. “I understand the position of the FIA. However, I think that IndyCar does not receive sufficient recognition in the points structure for the super license.”

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Since he is short of 8 points to receive his super license, it seems as though Herta’s chances for a seat for 2023 are long gone. After a superb showing at the Italian Grand Prix, a certain Dutch driver is now a candidate for AlphaTauri‘s seat for 2023.

Nyck de Vries is No. 1 priority for AlphaTauri after failed Colton Herta attempt

In Formula 1, you have to be fast. Both AlphaTauri and Nyck de Vries have leaped at their respective opportunities. De Vries scored points in a Williams in his debut in Formula 1, whilst AlphaTauri have now found a No. 1 target in light of the failed attempt to sign Colton Herta.

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On the Dutch television show Humberto op Zaterdag, the Dutch said, “Alpine I have been in contact with since July, and I will test for them in Budapest next week.”

However, he went on to spill the beans on his rumored connect with Red Bull advisor Helmut Marko. “And as the media had noticed yesterday, I went to Austria to meet Helmut Marko. Those are the facts.”

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Anirban Aly Mandal is a Formula 1 Author at EssentiallySports. In his pursuit for a Bachelor's degree in Law from Symbiosis Law School, he has written multiple academic papers centered around the domain of motorsports. Not only that, but due to his love for F1, he aims to work as a legal advisor in the most prestigious racing series in the world some day.

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Ranvijay Singh

American Posterboy Colton Herta Finally Breaks His Silence on F1 Super License Neglect

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