Mick Schumacher has introduced that he has left Alpine after two seasons competing for its Hypercar group within the World Endurance Championship.
Schumacher joined the French producer’s new LMDh programme with the A424 LMDh final yr after dropping his Haas System 1 seat on the finish of 2022.
Regardless of his single-seater background, he made a profitable transition to sportscar racing, scoring three general podiums within the #36 entry – together with two originally of this season.
The German’s future had been a topic of hypothesis for a number of months, with rumours linking him with a transfer to each IndyCar and McLaren’s upcoming Hypercar programme in 2027.
He additionally got here near securing a twin function with Cadillac that may have seen him function its reserve driver in System 1 and race for its manufacturing unit Jota group within the WEC, however the deal collapsed earlier than the summer season break, forcing him to think about different choices.
Whereas Schumacher is but to disclose the place he might be racing in 2026, he has now confirmed that this month’s Bahrain 8 Hours was his final race with the Alpine Endurance Group.
“I’m very grateful for these previous two years with @alpine_endurance_team I’ve learnt a lot on and off observe, and I’m grateful to everybody who’s been part of it,” he wrote on Instagram.
“I want them the easiest for the long run. Keep tuned for 2026.”
#36 Alpine Endurance Group Alpine A424: Jules Gounon, Frederic Makowiecki, Mick Schumacher
Photograph by: James Moy Images by way of Getty Pictures
Schumacher is the second driver to depart Alpine’s Hypercar squad this yr after Paul-Loup Chatin, whose transfer to Genesis was introduced earlier on Friday.
Alpine has employed former Porsche star Antonio Felix da Costa for 2026, however nonetheless at the least yet one more seat to fill in its driver line-up.
“What nice reminiscences we’ve shared over the previous two years,” it mentioned in a press release. “Thanks, Mick, on your laborious work, dedication and all of your contributions to Alpine Endurance Group. Wishing you all the most effective for the long run.”
Schumacher lately accomplished a personal check for Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing and mentioned he’s “very open” to a future in IndyCar. Nonetheless, at the moment, he insisted he had not finalised his plans for 2026 – a place he reiterated within the Bahrain WEC finale.
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