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Schumacher Alpine WEC venture ‘good opportunity for both parties’
There have been rumors of Mick Schumacher potentially joining Alpine’s endurance program in the FIA World Endurance Championship with the A424 LMDh machine. Alpine’s director, Philippe Sinault, confirmed ongoing talks with Schumacher about the possibility. Schumacher has been Mercedes’ test and reserve driver in 2023 after racing for Haas in F1 for two years. The only remaining seat in F1 is at Williams alongside Alex Albon, where Logan Sargeant currently occupies the position. Williams Team Principal James Vowles has expressed his support for Sargeant. If F1 doesn’t work out for Schumacher, a factory-backed effort in Sportscar racing with Alpine would be a highly competitive opportunity, similar to what his father, Michael Schumacher, did. Toto Wolff, Mercedes Team Principal, has confirmed that Schumacher can remain associated with Mercedes as a reserve driver, regardless of his other commitments.
Source: Motorsport Week
