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Schumacher consulted Vettel on 2024 Alpine WEC seat
After losing his Haas F1 seat, Mick Schumacher served as a reserve driver for Mercedes in 2023. He will now join Alpine’s hypercar team for a full WEC campaign in 2024, as announced on Wednesday. Schumacher consulted his friend Sebastian Vettel about his next steps, considering Vettel’s expertise in motorsport. Sitting out the 2023 season was challenging for Schumacher, so finding a competitive seat and staying race fit was a priority. While continuing as Mercedes’ reserve driver, Schumacher will also prioritize his Mercedes duties but Alpine understands his desire to eventually return to F1. As the Mercedes role influenced his options, Schumacher found the WEC to be the best choice with the least drawbacks. He had also considered Super Formula and IndyCar, but those would have made a double program with F1 unlikely.
