Overview
- The 26-year-old confirmed via social media that he is leaving Alpine after two seasons in the Hypercar class.
- He tested Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing’s IndyCar at Indianapolis in October, and multiple outlets link him to a 2026 seat there, with reports suggesting an announcement could follow soon.
- Schumacher says his priority is a single-seater comeback, describing IndyCar as the closest viable category after Formula 1 options did not open up.
- Alpine has signed Antonio Felix da Costa for 2026, leaving at least one vacancy to complete its Hypercar driver lineup.
- Across 16 WEC starts with Alpine, he earned three overall podiums at Fuji in 2024 and at Imola and Spa in 2025.