P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Mick Schumacher ‘in contention’ for F1 seat
Former F1 driver Mick Schumacher disclosed that he was in contention for a seat with Cadillac for the 2026 season after his departure from Haas in 2022. Schumacher, who had been a reserve driver for Mercedes and competed in WEC with Alpine, opted for a full-time IndyCar seat with Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing for 2026 instead. Despite being considered for a return to F1 with Cadillac, Schumacher ultimately pursued a series where he could enjoy racing. Cadillac signed Valtteri Bottas and Sergio Perez for 2026, with Colton Herta as their reserve driver, starting as the 11th team on the grid, and they anticipate being at the back of the pack initially despite the star drivers. The team is set to use Ferrari engines initially and transition to General Motors as their power unit supplier in 2028, as per team principal Graeme Lowdon’s statements.
