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Mick Schumacher has an IndyCar seat on the table for 2026. Will he take it and what might dissuade him?
Mick Schumacher is at a crossroads in his racing career, with offers from two different championships for the 2026 season. One of these options is a potential move to IndyCar, as he will be testing with Rahal Letterman Lanigan at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on October 13. However, many European drivers, like Stoffel Vandoorne and Kevin Magnussen, have flirted with IndyCar before ultimately not committing.
If Schumacher performs well at the test, he is likely to be offered a race seat with RLL for the 2026 season. The team’s focus on IndyCar is expected to increase with BMW switching its IMSA partnership to WRT. Bobby Rahal’s Formula 1 background and history of giving European drivers opportunities in IndyCar make RLL an attractive option for Schumacher.
While there are concerns about the differences between European racing and IndyCar, Rahal’s support and expertise could help Schumacher succeed in the series. The decision for Schumacher boils down to whether he is willing to forego potentially more lucrative deals in other championships to pursue a career in IndyCar and manage the high expectations that come with his legendary family name.
