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Mick Schumacher Leaves Alpine WEC Team, Eyes IndyCar Switch

He departs to pursue a return to single-seaters, with a Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing opportunity viewed as the leading option for 2026.

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.