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Colton Herta still one point short of FIA Super Licence amid confusion
Reports say Colton Herta remains one point short of the FIA Super Licence needed to race in Formula 1. The situation has drawn attention amid replacement rumours involving Valtteri Bottas, with Herta also acknowledging confusion over the rules.
F1 Hub Newsroom
October 31, 2026

Multiple reports say Colton Herta is still one point short of the FIA Super Licence required to compete in Formula 1.
The issue has gained renewed attention amid rumours linking Herta to a possible replacement scenario involving Valtteri Bottas.
One report also said Herta has admitted confusion over the FIA Super Licence situation, while another described a dramatic twist in his F1 push after what it called a bizarre IndyCar error.