Colton Herta, Antonio Felix da Costa, Joseph ‘Pepe’ Marti and Noel Leon announced their respective plans for 2026 season.
Hitech TGR have confirmed that Colton Herta will be racing for the team in the 2026 season. Herta joins the grid after seven full seasons in IndyCar where he achieved 19 podium finishes, which included nine victories as well as 16 Pole Positions, and a best result of second overall in the 2024 season.
Prior to that, the Cadillac F1 Team Test driver finished third in the 2015 MSA Formula Championship and the 2016 Euroformula Open Championship. In addition to that, Herta also ended up second in the 2016 Spanish Formula 3 Championship. The American driver now returns to racing in Europe with Hitech, and he is excited to get going in 2026.
“I’m incredibly excited to be joining Hitech for the 2026 FIA Formula 2 season,” said Herta. “This is a big shift in my career, and I’m ready for the challenge. I’ve loved my time in IndyCar and I’m proud of everything I achieved, but the opportunity to race in F2 – to compete on the Formula 1 calendar, against some of the best young drivers in the world – was one I couldn’t pass up.
“I’ve always worked to keep the door to F1 open, and this move is part of that ultimate ambition. I know it won’t be easy – learning the car, the tyres, the tracks – but I’m approaching this with determination, focus, and a lot of motivation. My goal is to compete at the front, continue developing as a driver, and put myself in the best possible position for a future in Formula 1. Hitech has an excellent reputation and a proven track record, and I’m confident it’s the right environment for me to develop and perform. I want to thank them for believing in me and providing the platform to make this step.”
Hitech TGR Team Manager Clive Hatton also added: “We’re delighted to welcome Colton to the team for the 2026 Formula 2 season. He already brings a level of experience, professionalism, and talent that we’re typically used to nurturing in drivers as they progress through the junior categories.
“This is an exciting step for Colton, but also a challenging one. He’s stepping into a new racing environment that has very different formats, with high expectations, and a clear goal of progressing to F1. But his determination and commitment are impressive and we’re delighted to help maximise his potential during the 2026 season.”
Antonio Felix da Costa –
Alpine Endurance Team is delighted to announce the arrival of António Félix da Costa to its FIA World Endurance Championship line-up. Known for his natural speed, versatility and strength of character, the Portuguese driver has established himself as one of the most complete talents of his generation and will bring his wealth of experience to the team on a multi-year contract.
A Formula Renault graduate, António Félix da Costa has excelled at every level of single-seater racing, with his performances earning him several Formula 1 test drives. A two-time winner of the Macau Grand Prix, the Cascais native has also shone in DTM and GT racing, demonstrating a rare ability to adapt to extremely competitive grids. He also entered Formula E, where he became one of the leading figures before winning the world title in the 2019-2020 season.
António Félix da Costa is already well-versed in the world of endurance racing, having competed in several FIA World Endurance Championship campaigns. After making his debut in LMGTE Pro, he moved up to the LMP2 category, winning the category title and the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 2022. Building on this success, the Portuguese driver moved on to the Hypercar category and contributed to his squad’s FIA World Cup for Hypercar Teams victory.
António Félix da Costa now joins Alpine Endurance Team, where he will again compete among the FIA WEC elite. His experience, ability to unite people, motivation and culture of performance at the highest level will be valuable assets for Les Bleus. After a maiden run with the A424 on Monday at the Le Mans Bugatti Circuit, he will be behind the wheel of the A-arrow Hypercar next month at the Rookies Tests in Bahrain.
António Félix da Costa: “I am delighted to join Alpine Endurance Team. Returning to the FIA World Endurance Championship was one of my main objectives, and I am extremely pleased to do so with a manufacturer that has been redefining itself in a bold and ambitious way, and now competing at the forefront of endurance racing. Alpine is a brand with a strong racing heritage, and becoming part of such an impressive ecosystem is truly exciting.
“The team has been performing at a very high level, recently scored its maiden victory with the A424, making this the perfect moment to begin our collaboration. Everyone knows my passion for endurance racing. I have worked extremely hard to develop as a complete driver in this discipline and, after winning the LMP2 title, my goal now is to contribute to Alpine’s success at the pinnacle. I look forward to working with the team, my teammates and all the engineers and mechanics.”
Nicolas Lapierre, Sporting Director Alpine Endurance Team: “We are very pleased to welcome António Félix da Costa to Alpine Endurance Team. António’s profile is exactly what we were looking for: speed, experience and a thorough knowledge of endurance racing and the 24 Hours of Le Mans. His track record in multiple categories speaks for itself, and we know he will bring a lot to the team, both in sporting terms and on a personal level. He is a complete, determined and charismatic driver who will quickly integrate into our structure. We are eager to embark on this new adventure and start working together to make Alpine an ever-stronger force at the forefront of the FIA WEC.”
Philippe Sinault, Team Principal Alpine Endurance Team: “We are thrilled to welcome António. We have known each other for a long time, and our paths have often crossed, particularly in F3 and Endurance racing. There has always been mutual respect between us, as well as a desire to work together one day. It is truly satisfying to see this wish come true today. António is a pure racer who has always known how to get the best out of his car and has been a formidable competitor. His presence has left its mark on every team and category he has raced for. He fits in perfectly with our philosophy: human, committed, and focused solely on efficiency. We share the same passion and vision, and we are familiar with his environment, so I am confident that we will quickly become fully operational and performant. António will bring a lot with his experience, personality, and results-oriented culture, and we are excited about taking on future challenges together.”
Joseph Pepe Marti –
CUPRA KIRO is excited to announce that Spanish racing prodigy, Pepe Martí, will join the team for the upcoming 2025/26 FIA Formula E World Championship season, making his debut in the all-electric series. The 20-year-old, who hails from Barcelona, Spain, joins CUPRA KIRO following a two-season spell in Formula 2, where he has established himself as one of the brightest young talents in single-seater motorsport.
Pepe started his single-seater career in 2021, finishing third in the F4 Spanish Championship and as the runner-up in the Formula Regional Asian Championship before stepping onto the Formula 1 support bill in FIA Formula 3 in 2022. After claiming three wins and four podiums in his second F3 season, Pepe graduated to FIA Formula 2 for 2024 and has since added four wins and eight podiums to his name.
Managed by A14 Management, a driver development group co-founded by Fernando Alonso, Pepe’s career has been defined by a clear statement of intent and trajectory of ambition, discipline, and performance, and aligns closely CUPRA KIRO’s ultimate competitive targets in Formula E. By joining CUPRA KIRO, Pepe will start an immediate transition to Formula E, and as such, will become just the fifth Spanish racing driver to compete in the series, following in the footsteps of Jaime Alguersuari, Oriol Servia, Antonio Garcia, and Roberto Merhi.
Pepe will make his first appearance for CUPRA KIRO on home ground by participating in Pre-Season Testing at the Circuit Ricardo Tormo in Valencia later this month before heading to São Paulo, Brazil, for the first race of the 2025/26 season on 6 December.
Pepe Martí, Driver, CUPRA KIRO: “I’m very excited to join CUPRA KIRO for the 2025/26 Formula E season. Obviously, it will be my first time racing in the category, and I’ll be a rookie, but nonetheless, I’m looking forward to it. The team is coming into Season 12 off the back of a win in Jakarta, and I feel very motivated to get this new chapter started. With Dan [Ticktum] as my team-mate, I’ll have a lot to learn and catch up on at the beginning of the season, but my goal is to get up to speed, improve quickly and score points and hopefully get a couple of good results.”
Russell O’Hagan, Chief Operating Officer, CUPRA KIRO: “Welcoming Pepe to CUPRA KIRO marks an exciting new chapter for the team. Despite being just 20 years old, Pepe has shown exceptional levels of maturity, composure, and intelligence, which, when combined with his natural speed, makes him stand out as a top talent in modern motorsport. His decision to step away from Formula 2 and commit fully to our Formula E project is a real statement of intent, and not only validates our vision as a team, but shows belief in the future of the championship. His track record and drive align perfectly with our own goals, and together, we’re building something with long-term potential. I’m excited to see how our journey together unfolds over Season 12.”
Noel Leon –
Campos Racing is delighted to announce that Noel León will join its driver line-up for the 2026 FIA Formula 2 season. The confirmation of the Mexican driver’s signing comes after Nikola Tsolov’s, creating a tandem of youthful drivers with remarkable résumés across various single-seater categories.
León, 20, was born in Monterrey, a city with a rich motorsport heritage. He began karting in 2013, achieving strong results until 2017. He then made the step up to single-seaters, competing in the F4 championship in his home country. In 2019-20, he claimed the United States Formula 4 Championship title, taking two wins and eight podiums. León added a second major crown to his career in 2023, clinching the Euroformula Open title with seven wins and sixteen podiums. He capped a brilliant year by also finishing third in the prestigious Macau Grand Prix.
The young Mexican talent has spent the past two seasons competing in FIA Formula 3, impressing from his rookie campaign with three podium finishes, including a second place at the Hungaroring. In 2025, he once again stood on the rostrum in the category.
Adrián Campos (Team Principal of Campos Racing): “We are proud to welcome a driver of Noel’s caliber to our FIA Formula 2 team for 2026. His titles in junior single-seater categories speak for themselves, and I am convinced he has plenty to say in FIA Formula 2, even as a rookie. At Campos Racing, we will provide him with all the tools necessary to ensure his adaptation to the category is as quick and effective as possible.”
Noel León (Campos Racing Driver in FIA Formula 2): “It’s an honor to take this important step in my career and join Campos Racing in the FIA Formula 2 Championship. I’m truly grateful for the team’s trust and for the support of my sponsors, whose commitment has made this dream possible. Campos Racing is a team with great history and experience, and I’m fully committed to learning from them and giving my very best in this new chapter.”
[The story is as per press release]
