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Colton Herta’s Bold Move to Formula 2: Christian Lundgaard Reveals the Tough Challenges Ahead

Carl Smith by Carl Smith
September 5, 2025
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Colton Herta’s Bold Move to Formula 2: Christian Lundgaard Reveals the Tough Challenges Ahead

NTT IndyCar Series driver Colton Herta suits up before qualification for the Music City Grand Prix at Nashville Superspeedway in Lebanon, Tenn., Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024.

Colton Herta’s Bold Leap into Formula 2: A Risky Gamble for F1 Glory!

In a shocking twist that has sent ripples through the motorsport community, American racing prodigy Colton Herta is trading his IndyCar seat for the uncharted waters of Formula 2. This audacious move is not just a career shift; it’s a daring quest to accumulate vital super license points that could catapult him onto the prestigious Formula 1 grid with the ambitious Cadillac team. This unexpected decision has sparked intense debates among fans and experts alike, especially from those who have navigated both sides of the Atlantic racing scene.

Christian Lundgaard, a Danish racer with firsthand experience in both IndyCar and F2, has emerged as a key voice on this transformative journey for Herta. Lundgaard, who climbed the ranks of European single-seaters to F2 before shifting his focus to the American circuit, knows the hurdles that lie ahead for Herta. With two wins, a pole position, and nine podium finishes in his own F2 career, Lundgaard offers a unique perspective on the challenges Herta will encounter.

Having just concluded his best IndyCar season—finishing fifth in the standings with six podium finishes while driving for Arrow McLaren—Lundgaard admits he wouldn’t have made the same bold leap as Herta. However, he expresses heartfelt support for his former rival, stating, “I think Colton is going to learn a lot abroad. It’s a very different type of racing and it isn’t as raw as it is in America, but at the end of the day, I’m happy for him. I’m happy that he’s doing what he wants to do.”

Lundgaard’s insights highlight the stark contrast between the two racing styles. “IndyCar is a very raw, tough racing series. Formula 2 is a little more… calm, in a sense,” he elaborates. “It isn’t as… I wouldn’t use the word exciting – but it’s much more straightforward.” This transition will not come easily for Herta, who may initially approach F2 with the fierce mentality that served him well in IndyCar. “I think he’s going to have a tough time figuring that out at first,” Lundgaard warns. “He’s likely going in with the same mentality he’s had in IndyCar, and that isn’t necessarily the right approach. But again, it might work for him. Time will tell.”

Lundgaard’s experience in both arenas places him in a prime position to offer guidance, and he’s open to sharing his wisdom with Herta, particularly if it means mingling racing strategy with their mutual love for golf. “If he calls and asks me for tips, of course, I’ll give them to him,” Lundgaard smiles. “But I think he’s also one of the golf guys, so hopefully, we can sort something out where we have a nice off-the-track conversation.”

As Herta embarks on this new and daunting chapter, the motorsport world waits with bated breath to see if this gamble will pay off. Will Colton Herta conquer the challenges of Formula 2 and fulfill his dreams of racing in F1? Only time will reveal the outcome of this thrilling, high-stakes journey!

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