Rumors swirl as Mick Schumacher, son of F1 legend Michael Schumacher, inches closer to a potential return to the Formula 1 grid with Alpine.
Since his departure from Haas in 2022, the 25-year-old has been busy honing his skills, balancing testing and reserve roles at Mercedes while participating in Alpine’s hypercar and Le Mans efforts for the world endurance championship in 2024.
Amidst mounting speculation about his F1 future, Schumacher remained tight-lipped but hinted at possibilities, stating, “I’m monitoring the situation and can’t say any more,” during the recent endurance event at Spa-Francorchamps.
Recent outings, including a session at Silverstone where he completed more than a grand prix race distance in a 2022 Mercedes, have only fueled the speculation. With support from his uncle Ralf Schumacher and a solid rapport with Alpine executive Bruno Famin, Schumacher’s chances of securing a seat at Alpine for the 2024 season appear promising.
However, competition for the coveted spot is fierce, with Alpine reserve Jack Doohan also in contention. Nonetheless, reports suggest that Alpine is considering giving Schumacher a trial in a two-year-old F1 car in the near future.
The interest in Schumacher isn’t just about his racing prowess. Renault CEO Luca de Meo sees potential marketing value in integrating Schumacher into Alpine’s F1 efforts, particularly considering the German auto market’s importance to the French brand.
Schumacher himself remains resolute about his ambitions, affirming, “It is still my goal to return to Formula 1” during his recent interview at Spa.
