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Mick Schumacher Secures WEC Podium at Imola, Eyes Formula 1 Return

With Dirk Müller as his advisor, Schumacher navigates endurance racing success while leveraging connections for a potential 2026 Cadillac F1 seat.

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Overview

  • Mick Schumacher, racing as Alpine’s works driver in the World Endurance Championship (WEC), achieved a third-place finish at Imola alongside teammates Jules Gounon and Fred Makowiecki.
  • Dirk Müller, a veteran sports car driver and longtime family friend, officially serves as Schumacher's advisor, guiding his endurance racing development and career strategy.
  • Müller has expressed confidence in Schumacher’s potential to return to Formula 1, emphasizing his growth, adaptability, and readiness to compete at the highest level.
  • Schumacher’s ultimate goal is to rejoin Formula 1, with Müller leveraging his extensive North American motorsport network to explore opportunities, including a potential 2026 seat with Cadillac’s F1 entry.
  • The partnership focuses on Schumacher’s transition to endurance racing, with Müller providing strategic insights on teamwork and racecraft to enhance his performance.