American · Johannesburg, South Africa · Born 17 March 2000American IndyCar Series driver who became the youngest race winner in series history at age 19, known for his aggressive driving style and road course expertise
Colton Herta is an American IndyCar driver and one of the youngest race winners in series history, having taken his first victory at 18. His exceptional natural speed, aggressive overtaking, and consistent top-five performances have established him as one of the most exciting young talents in American motorsport. His father Bryan Herta was also a successful IndyCar driver.
Famous For
Youngest winner in IndyCar Series history
Playing Style
How They Played
Aggressive wheel-to-wheel racer with strong qualifying pace
Legacy
Lasting Impact
Promising American open-wheel racing talent with multiple IndyCar victories
Honours & Achievements
Career Honours
- IndyCar Series Race Winner - Road America 2019 (youngest winner in IndyCar history at 18 years old)
- IndyCar Series Race Winner - Circuit of the Americas 2019
- IndyCar Series Race Winner - Laguna Seca 2019
- IndyCar Series Race Winner - Mid-Ohio 2020
- IndyCar Series Race Winner - Indianapolis Motor Speedway Road Course 2021
- IndyCar Series Race Winner - Circuit of the Americas 2021
- IndyCar Series Race Winner - Laguna Seca 2021
- IndyCar Series Race Winner - Laguna Seca 2022
- Indy Pro 2000 Champion 2018
- USF2000 Champion 2017
Career Journey
Timeline
2017
📌 Professional motorsport debut in Indy Lights
2018
🏆 Indy Lights Championship winner
2019
📌 IndyCar Series debut with Harding Steinbrenner Racing
2019
🎯 Youngest IndyCar winner at Circuit of The Americas
2020
🎯 Second IndyCar victory at Mid-Ohio
2021
🎯 Three IndyCar wins including St. Petersburg
2022
🎯 Indianapolis 500 pole position winner
American Athletes