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Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing has announced that Mick Schumacher will drive for the team for the 2026 NTT IndyCar Series season. Schumacher, son of Formula 1 legend Michael Schumacher, will come stateside for a full-fledged effort in America’s open wheel scene. The 26-year-old will contest the entire IndyCar schedule, including the Indianapolis 500 and the […]
Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing has announced that Mick Schumacher will drive for the team in the 2026 NTT IndyCar Series season, marking his transition to America’s open wheel racing.
As the son of Formula 1 great Michael Schumacher, the 26-year-old will compete in the entire IndyCar schedule, including iconic events like the Indianapolis 500 and other oval races.
Using the #47 entry, Schumacher’s choice, the team is excited to have him join their ranks, following an impressive test performance at Indianapolis Motor Speedway road course.
Co-owner Bobby Rahal expressed the team’s enthusiasm for welcoming Mick and the potential he brings to their program.
Schumacher’s transition from WEC prototype racing to IndyCar has garnered anticipation, with additional oval testing planned to ensure his readiness for the upcoming season.
With his rich open-wheel background, Mick Schumacher joins fellow rookies Caio Collet and Dennis Hauger, forming a promising lineup alongside existing team members like Louis Foster and Graham Rahal in RLL’s driver roster for 2026.
