Mick Schumacher is to depart his position as Mercedes reserve driver on the finish of this season.
The 25-year-old, who’s the son of seven-time Components 1 champion Michael Schumacher, has been with the crew for 2 years.
Mercedes took the German on when he was dropped after two seasons with the US-based Haas outfit.
Schumacher had hoped for a return to the F1 grid subsequent season, however was rejected by the Sauber/Audi and Alpine groups.
He has been racing for Alpine on the planet endurance championship in 2024.
Schumacher stated: “These two years have undoubtedly made me a extra skilled racing driver as a result of I’ve acquired to know the engineering facet higher.
“However watching these vehicles race and never sitting within the cockpit myself is hard. I wish to get again to focusing 100% on racing. I wish to be absolutely dedicated to the sporting facet of motorsport.
“In the end, it’s racing that you just wish to do as a driver, it’s racing that offers you that feeling you’re keen on.”
Mercedes had a seat accessible in F1 in 2025 following Lewis Hamilton’s choice to maneuver to Ferrari, however most popular to advertise their Italian protege Andrea Kimi Antonelli.
Toto Wolff, Mercedes F1 crew principal, stated: “Mick’s arduous work, diligence, and willpower in his position as reserve driver has been important for the crew over the previous two years. From his work within the simulator, testing of varied vehicles, and being a part of the trackside crew, we could not have requested for any extra from him.”
