Overview
- The 26-year-old announced his departure via Instagram, thanked Alpine, and told fans to “stay tuned for 2026.”
- Alpine publicly responded with a thank-you and confirmed that António Félix da Costa will take the seat next season.
- Schumacher’s two WEC campaigns yielded one podium in 2024 and two in 2025 with the Alpine Endurance Team.
- Speculation centers on a possible 2026 IndyCar move after his October test at Indianapolis with Rahal Letterman Lanigan, though no agreement has been announced.
- Opinions diverge on IndyCar as a next step, with Gerhard Berger endorsing the option and Ralf Schumacher warning about safety risks.