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Schumacher consulted Vettel on 2024 Alpine WEC seat
Mick Schumacher, after losing his Haas F1 seat in 2022, became a reserve driver for Mercedes. Now, in 2024, he will also compete in a full WEC campaign with Alpine’s hypercar team. He mentioned consulting with his friend Sebastian Vettel about his next steps. Sitting out the 2023 season was challenging for Schumacher, so finding a competitive seat and staying race-fit was a priority for him. While he will continue as the Mercedes reserve driver, Alpine understands his desire to return to F1 at some point. Schumacher’s options for 2024 were influenced by his Mercedes role, making WEC the most suitable championship for him.
