has confirmed his change to for the 2026 season, having didn’t carve a route again into .
The German driver, son of seven-time world champion , had two seasons at Haas in 2021-2022 earlier than shedding his seat following plenty of pricey crashes.
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The 26-year-old was a however failed to participate in a grand prix session and left his function on the finish of final 12 months.
Schumacher has competed for Alpine within the World Endurance Championship (WEC) this 12 months – together with on the 24 Hours of Le Mans race – however to discover a manner again into F1.
Nevertheless, having been missed for a seat at new group Cadillac for 2026, Schumacher has turned his consideration stateside and can race for the Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing group (RLL) subsequent 12 months in IndyCar, after impressing in testing final month.
“Having each an F1 and an endurance background and having competed in numerous racing collection through the years, I’ve insights and data that I’m positive will contribute to an important partnership,” Schumacher mentioned.
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“RLL ready me extraordinarily nicely throughout testing already, and I’m positive that we are able to construct lots collectively.
“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 facet that I’m very a lot trying ahead to.
Mick Schumacher will race in IndyCar subsequent 12 months (Getty Pictures)
“And naturally, I’m inquisitive about new experiences and at all times all for broadening my horizons. For me, a brand new journey is starting right here, and I’m excited for the season to start out.”
Group co-owner Bobby Rahal mentioned: “His check with us on the IMS street course was distinctive, he impressed each single group member.
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“Everybody walked away from that occasion decided to do what we may to carry Mick into our programme. We’re thrilled he is chosen to affix us, and we won’t wait to get to work.”
Schumacher will make his IndyCar debut on the 2026 season-opener in St. Petersburg, Florida, on 1 March.
