Alpine has reportedly approached Mick Schumacher to recruit him for their WEC project

Mick Shcumacher has preivously hinted at a change in his career plans.

Alpine has reportedly approached Mick Schumacher to recruit him for their WEC project

Mick Schumacher (Via IMAGO)

Mercedes’ current reserve driver, Mick Schumacher, could be on the brink of a dramatic career shift, trading the roar of Formula 1 for the allure of sports car racing. Reports suggest that Alpine, the Renault-owned team, has made tantalizing overtures to Schumacher, potentially paving his way to the iconic Le Mans 24-hour race.

Amidst this backdrop, Alpine has emerged as a potential lifeline for Mick Schumacher. The Renault-owned outfit is not merely contemplating his presence in Formula 1; instead, they envision his talents unleashed in their sports car program. This strategic move could see Schumacher piloting Alpine’s new Hypercar, a prospect that includes the electrifying Le Mans 24-hour race.

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Bruno Famin, the newly appointed interim team boss at Alpine, is said to have engaged in substantive discussions with Sabine Kehm, Schumacher’s manager, regarding an upcoming test drive opportunity in Alpine’s Hypercar.  According to “Motorsport Aktuell,” the French company has allegedly invited the German driver to hop into the “A424_ß” LMDH prototype for a test spin. However, there is no official word of it yet.

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Guenther Steiner and Mick Schumacher (Via IMAGO)
Guenther Steiner and Mick Schumacher (Via IMAGO)

Having parted ways with Haas at the end of last year, Schumacher embarked on an uncertain journey. His aspirations for a 2023 Formula 1 seat hit a roadblock, relegating him to the role of a reserve driver at Mercedes. Toto Wolff, the Mercedes team principal, voiced his belief that Schumacher is more than deserving of a coveted spot on the F1 grid.

However, time is running out for the German prodigy. With Alfa Romeo locking in their driver lineup for the foreseeable future, Schumacher’s options within the pinnacle of open-wheel racing have dwindled. The faint glimmer of hope now resides at Williams, where Alex Albon has secured his future, but the second seat, currently occupied by rookie Logan Sargeant, remains in contention.

Sargeant’s debut season in Formula 1 has been a rollercoaster ride, casting uncertainties over his future with the team. If Williams chooses to extend their collaboration with Sargeant, Schumacher must chart a new course beyond single-seater racing.

Schumacher’s pivot towards sports car racing would represent a remarkable evolution in his career trajectory. Le Mans, a fabled battleground where racing legends etch their names into history, beckons as a tantalizing prospect. As Formula 1 doors close, Schumacher stands at a pivotal crossroads, ready to explore new horizons in motorsport.

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