Mick Schumacher has introduced that he has left Alpine after two seasons competing for its Hypercar workforce 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 Components 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 at the start 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 might have seen him function its reserve driver in Components 1 and race for its manufacturing unit Jota workforce within the WEC, however the deal collapsed earlier than the summer time break, forcing him to think about different choices.
Whereas Schumacher is but to disclose the place he will likely 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 perfect for the long run. Keep tuned for 2026.”
#36 Alpine Endurance Crew Alpine A424: Jules Gounon, Frederic Makowiecki, Mick Schumacher
Picture by: James Moy Images through Getty Photos
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 at the very least yet another seat to fill in its driver line-up.
“What nice recollections we’ve shared over the previous two years,” it mentioned in a press release. “Thanks, Mick, to your arduous work, dedication and all of your contributions to Alpine Endurance Crew. Wishing you all the very best for the long run.”
Schumacher not too long ago accomplished a non-public take a look at 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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