MS&AD Andretti has confirmed that Colton Herta will make his Formula E debut next month at the series' rookie test in Marrakesh.
The 17 year-old, who is the son of former IndyCar driver Bryan Herta, competed in the Indy Lights series in 2017 for Andretti-Steinbrenner Racing and finished third in the Drivers' Championship with 300 points.
"I can’t thank MS&AD Andretti Formula E enough for the opportunity,” said Herta. “It’s the best Christmas present I could’ve gotten.”
“I think Colton was very impressive in his rookie season of Indy Lights and he hasn’t even turned 18 yet,” said Michael Andretti, the CEO of Andretti Formula E.
“We are very excited to see what he can do in our Formula E car. He is one of the future stars in open-wheel racing and can be a real asset at the rookie test in Marrakesh,” he added.
Bruno Spengler, DTM champion in 2012, will also sample Formula E machinery with Andretti at the test.
Herta is one of many names to be confirmed for the rookie test which will be held on January 14 after the Marrakesh ePrix, with Nyck de Vries, Nico Muller and Michael Benyahia set to drive for Audi Sport Abt Shaeffler and Venturi Formula E.
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