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Alpine boss Bruno Famin has revealed Mick Schumacher’s showings in the World Endurance Championship have put him in the running for a Formula 1 drive in 2025. The Enstone-based camp’s two current drivers – Esteban Ocon and Pierre Gasly – will be out of contract at the end of this season and are attracting interest […]
Alpine’s current drivers, Esteban Ocon and Pierre Gasly, are nearing the end of their contracts, sparking interest from other teams. Team principal Famin is not rushing to make decisions, but the driver market is heating up with Nico Hulkenberg’s move to Sauber/Audi. Rumors suggest that Ocon may be tempted to join an American team due to their improved performance. If Ocon or Gasly leaves, Alpine’s limited options could be affected by their slow start to the season. Despite losing his F1 drive in 2022, Schumacher has excelled in sportscars with Alpine in the WEC Hiperclass category. Famin praised Schumacher’s endurance mindset and team spirit, considering him among many potential options for Alpine.
