# Cadillac F1: Herta's Super Licence and 2027 seat

**In brief**: Ongoing story bringing together 4 events involving Cadillac and Mercedes-Benz, in 3 countries (États-Unis, Brésil, Royaume-Uni), followed from 31 October 2026 to 4 November 2026. 5 articles from 2 sources (motorsport); last updated on 4 November 2026 at 08:55.

- Status: ongoing
- Scope: National (France)
- Category: Motorsport
- Countries: États-Unis, Brésil, Royaume-Uni
- Brands: Cadillac, Mercedes-Benz
- First detected: 31 October 2026 at 14:38
- Updated: 4 November 2026 at 08:55
- Web page: https://mecapress.com/stories/232-cadillac-f1-herta-s-super-licence-and-2027-seat

## Sources by country and language

- France: 4 articles, 1 outlets
- Spain: 1 articles, 1 outlets

**Languages**: French (4), Spanish (1)

## Timeline (4 events)

### 31 October 2026 — [Confusion over Colton Herta's Super License](https://mecapress.com/events/132-confusion-over-colton-herta-s-super-license.md)

The FIA indicates that Colton Herta has only 39 points and does not yet meet the conditions to obtain a Super License, which keeps the confusion going in the paddock.

2 sources, 2 articles · États-Unis

### 3 November 2026 — [Cadillac will decide alone on Perez's teammate for 2027](https://mecapress.com/events/3071-cadillac-will-decide-alone-on-perez-s-teammate-for-2027.md)

Sergio Pérez, extended until 2029, states that he will have no say in choosing his teammate at Cadillac in 2027, while Valtteri Bottas's future remains uncertain.

1 sources, 1 articles · États-Unis

### 3 November 2026 — [F1: Russell suggests Vesti for Cadillac's second seat in 2027](https://mecapress.com/events/3178-f1-russell-suggests-vesti-for-cadillac-s-second-seat-in-2027.md)

George Russell believes that Frederik Vesti, Mercedes reserve driver, could join Cadillac in Formula 1 in 2027, the team not having confirmed Valtteri Bottas alongside Sergio Pérez.

1 sources, 1 articles · États-Unis, Royaume-Uni

### 4 November 2026 — [Colton Herta disputera les EL1 du GP du Brésil avec Cadillac](https://mecapress.com/events/3949-colton-herta-disputera-les-el1-du-gp-du-bresil-avec-cadillac.md)

Le pilote d'essais Cadillac Colton Herta prendra part à sa sixième séance d'essais libres de la saison à São Paulo. Il lui manque encore un point pour obtenir la Super Licence FIA nécessaire pour courir en Formule 1.

1 sources, 1 articles · São Paulo — Brésil, États-Unis

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