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Alpine rules out Schumacher F1 test
Schumacher has joined Alpine to race its A424 Hypercar this year, aiming to return to top-line competition after a season as Mercedes F1 reserve. Although Alpine’s partnership with Schumacher has sparked speculation about him driving the team’s F1 car, team principal Bruno Famin has clarified that their contract is solely for sportscar racing. Any additional F1 driving this year will be handled by reserve driver Jack Doohan. Despite Schumacher’s ambition to return to the F1 grid, Alpine is content with current drivers Esteban Ocon and Pierre Gasly for now. Famin emphasized that Alpine is in no hurry to make decisions for its 2025 lineup and will evaluate options in due time.
