Mick Schumacher has introduced that he has left Alpine after two seasons competing for its Hypercar crew within the World Endurance Championship.
Schumacher joined the French producer’s new LMDh programme with the A424 LMDh final 12 months after shedding his Haas Method 1 seat on the finish of 2022.
Regardless of his single-seater background, he made a profitable transition to sportscar racing, scoring three general podiums within the #36 entry – together with two initially of this season.
The German’s future had been a topic of hypothesis for a number of months, with rumours linking him with a transfer to each IndyCar and McLaren’s upcoming Hypercar programme in 2027.
He additionally got here near securing a twin position with Cadillac that may have seen him function its reserve driver in Method 1 and race for its manufacturing unit Jota crew within the WEC, however the deal collapsed earlier than the summer season break, forcing him to think about different choices.
Whereas Schumacher is but to disclose the place he can be racing in 2026, he has now confirmed that this month’s Bahrain 8 Hours was his final race with the Alpine Endurance Crew.
“I want them the easiest for the longer term. Keep tuned for 2026.”
#36 Alpine Endurance Crew Alpine A424: Jules Gounon, Frederic Makowiecki, Mick Schumacher
Picture by: James Moy Images through Getty Photographs
Schumacher is the second driver to depart Alpine’s Hypercar squad this 12 months after Paul-Loup Chatin, whose transfer to Genesis was introduced earlier on Friday.
Alpine has employed former Porsche star Antonio Felix da Costa for 2026, however nonetheless not less than another seat to fill in its driver line-up.
“What nice reminiscences we’ve shared over the previous two years,” it mentioned in an announcement. “Thanks, Mick, to your arduous work, dedication and all of your contributions to Alpine Endurance Crew. Wishing you all the very best for the longer term.”
Schumacher just lately accomplished a non-public check for Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing and mentioned he’s “very open” to a future in IndyCar. Nonetheless, at the moment, he insisted he had not finalised his plans for 2026 – a place he reiterated within the Bahrain WEC finale.
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