Not retained by Haas at the end of last season, Mick Schumacher is currently under contract with Mercedes, ready to replace Lewis Hamilton and George Russell in the event of an unforeseen event. But with the double extension of the two Britons, his future in F1 is clearly darkening. The German could therefore bounce back to Alpine where an unexpected project awaits him.
Mick Schumacher doesn’t have a steering wheel this year but he hasn’t strayed far from the paddocks. Indeed, the German is often alongside This is Wolff in the garage Mercedes during the Grand Prix which he scrutinizes with an attentive eye. Reserve driver of the German team, Schumacher participates in the life of the team and does excellent work with the simulator as has often been recognized Lewis Hamilton et George Russell during the season. Still insufficient to shake up the existing hierarchy. Alpine understood it well and would like to make it one of its drivers for the championship d’Endurance.
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Schumacher explores the slopes
Well aware that he will not be able to be promoted immediately at Mercedes, Mick Schumacher is thoughtful. The German remains a born competitor and he would like to get back on the wheel next season. In F1, the affair is off to a bad start. He only has one opportunity left as it stands. Everything will depend on what you decide to do Williams with Logan Sargeantbut the track remains cold. Schumacher no door closes and he sees much further than the F1in Endurance For example. And in this discipline, Alpine is able to offer him something concrete.
Alpine confirms for Schumacher
The French team will be lined up in the category Hypercar of WEC and 24 hours of Le Mans from 2024. A steering wheel is available and it could be entrusted to Mick Schumacher. Bruno Faminthe director ofAlpine Motorsportsconfirmed discussions with the son of Michael Schumacher. « It’s true that we are talking with Mick about the possibility of riding with us in Endurance, on the A424. It would be a good opportunity for both parties I think. For now, there are only discussions, and I hope we can organize a test quickly “, he acknowledged. Are you Schumacher was coming to join Alpinehe could keep his reservist cap at Mercedes in F1 car This is Wolff don’t object. To be continued.
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