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Schumacher’s attitude a ‘positive surprise’, says WEC team-mate Lapierre
Former Haas Formula 1 driver and current Mercedes reserve Mick Schumacher showed a willingness to adapt to the multi-driver format of sportscar racing rather than seek individual glory, as noted by Le Mans winner Nicolas Lapierre. Lapierre commended Schumacher for his team-oriented approach from the beginning, highlighting his speed on track. Following successful tests, Schumacher secured a seat with Alpine for the 2024 season, racing alongside Lapierre and Matthieu Vaxiviere. Despite a stint at Haas in F1, Schumacher embraced his new challenge in endurance racing, drawing on his F1 experience to benefit the Alpine team. While keeping an eye on potential F1 opportunities, Schumacher’s primary focus remains on excelling in the World Endurance Championship (WEC) with Alpine. At the WEC opener in Qatar, Schumacher, Lapierre, and Vaxiviere finished 12th overall, with their Alpine teammates securing points in eighth place, marking a successful return to Hypercar competition for the French manufacturer.
