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James Vowles rejected Toto Wolff plea to give Mick Schumacher an F1 seat
Schumacher, who is currently Mercedes’ third driver, has almost lost hope of returning to the F1 grid full-time in 2024, as his chances with Williams have been shattered. Mercedes team principal Wolff sent Schumacher’s simulator data to Williams team principal Vowles in an attempt to support the driver, but Vowles eventually cancelled the comeback opportunity after studying the dates. There is uncertainty regarding Logan Sargeant’s future with Williams, and Felipe Drugovich is the top option to replace him if Williams decides to let him go. Drugovich impressed Williams more than Schumacher during his stint at Monza, and he could also bring in 15 million Euros in sponsorship money. Additionally, Schumacher’s hopes of landing a seat in the World Sportscar Championship for 2024 have suffered a setback as Porsche rejected him, citing his affiliation with Mercedes. However, Renault remains an option in the championship and could offer him a spot in the 24 Hours of Le Mans. Furthermore, Schumacher is set to test with Alpine for a position in their World Endurance Championship program and may also continue as Mercedes’ third F1 driver for another season.
Source: Crash
