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Alpine executive adviser and de facto team principal Flavio Briatore has shut down any chance of Mick Schumacher racing in F1 for Team Enstone.
Flavio Briatore confirmed that Mick Schumacher is not considered as a potential driver for Alpine’s second seat, despite his endurance racing experience with the team. The 26-year-old has been competing in WEC for the past two years, aiming to return to a full-time F1 seat. Briatore revealed that Schumacher is not under consideration to partner Pierre Gasly in 2026. Alpine’s current focus is on finding a suitable driver to complement Gasly, with incumbent Franco Colapinto facing challenges in adapting to the team’s pressures and performance expectations. Despite the upcoming transition to become a Mercedes customer team in F1, Alpine aims to improve its standing in the championship standings with a strong driver lineup.
