Mick Schumacher shall be again within the driver’s seat subsequent yr after agreeing to compete within the 2026 IndyCar Sequence.
The 26-year-old, son of the legendary Michael Schumacher, has not competed in Method 1 since leaving Haas in 2022 and extra lately departed his position as Mercedes’ reserve driver in 2024.
He is since been racing for Alpine within the World Endurance Championship, attaining three podium finishes in 16 begins.
There had nevertheless been temporary discuss of him making a return to the grid with Normal Motors-backed group Cadillac, but a deal by no means materialised.
However now, Schumacher’s agreed to affix Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing in subsequent yr’s IndyCar Sequence. It means the German will race solely in North America, with all occasions held both in Canada or the States.
Upon signing, the nepo child driver mentioned: ‘Having each an F1 and an endurance background, and having competed in numerous races over time, I’ve insights and data that I’m positive will contribute to an important partnership.
Mick Schumacher shall be again within the driver’s seat subsequent yr after agreeing to compete within the 2026 IndyCar Sequence
He participated in testing at an Indianapolis occasion final month and has now confirmed a transfer to North America
‘I used to be additionally instantly excited concerning the automotive and the American manner of motorsport which comes throughout as being extra about pure and direct racing, and it’s exactly this side that I’m very a lot trying ahead to.’
In the meantime his group new group proprietor, Bobby Rahal gushed: ‘His take a look at with us on the IMS highway course was distinctive, he impressed each single group member.
‘Everybody walked away from that occasion decided to do what we may to deliver Mick into our programme. We’re thrilled he is chosen to affix us, and we will not wait to get to work.’
Schumacher shall be again in motion when the brand new 17-race race season begins in Florida on March 1. He is anticipated to drive the quantity 47 Honda alongside along with his new team-mates Graham Rahal and 2025 Rookie of the Yr Louis Foster.
Affirmation of Schumacher’s new endeavour comes simply a few days after he introduced his departure from Alpine. He had spent two seasons on their Hypercar programme.
‘I am very grateful for these previous two years with Alpine Endurance Staff,’ a press release launched on his social media learn.
‘I’ve learnt a lot on and off the monitor and I am grateful to everybody who’s been part of it. I want them the easiest for the long run.’
Hinting at his, then impending, transfer to IndyCar, Schumacher added: ‘IndyCar comes the closest to what I can nonetheless race. I am nonetheless younger, so I do wish to race as a lot as I can, and I feel the folks right here actually dwell motorsports. I additionally just like the mentality of the motive force being the primary a part of the group and driving the group ahead.
Throughout his days in F1, Schumacher competed in 43 Grand Prix with Haas however left in 2022
‘I wish to take pleasure in racing, and to do this, I wish to discover the place I really feel most at house. I am not saying Europe or WEC or any of these different championships aren’t that, however I really feel perhaps racing [single-seaters] is all the time what I wished to do.’
Throughout his days in F1, Schumacher competed in 43 Grand Prix with Haas.
