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Mick Schumacher has been seeking a route back to the F1 grid for some time – but it now seems like a closed chapter for the German.
Mick Schumacher issued a statement on social media expressing gratitude to fans for their support during career setbacks. Schumacher competed in the 2024 World Endurance Championship with Alpine and secured one podium while also serving as Mercedes F1 reserve driver. Despite being dropped from Haas at the end of the 2022 season, Schumacher was looking for a return to the F1 grid and was rumored to be a contender for projects with Audi and Alpine. Speculations about a mid-season promotion to Williams did not materialize as Franco Colapinto was promoted instead. Recent reports indicated that Schumacher missed out on a Ferrari hypercar drive in WEC despite his long association with the brand. Despite the challenges, Schumacher remains determined to learn, grow, and come back stronger, emphasizing that setbacks are opportunities for growth. His racing plans for the upcoming year are still pending confirmation.
