Schumacher eyes Indycar as F1 dream remains elusive

A new possibility has arisen for Mick Schumacher to return to premier open-wheel racing.

Currently Mercedes’ reserve driver, whilst also participating in Alpine’s WEC program, Schumacher has been striving to reignite his F1 career since losing his Haas seat at the end of 2022.

The German racer has been associated with potential seats at Alpine’s F1 team and Williams for the 2025 season, but insiders remain skeptical about his chances.

However, during the Indy 500 last weekend, Indycar team owner Dale Coyne disclosed that he has communicated with the 25-year-old Schumacher about a potential race seat.

“There are all these Formula 2 drivers who finish first or second but have no real future in Formula 1,” Coyne told Auto Motor und Sport.

“Mick Schumacher is a perfect example. We would love to welcome such a great driver here.”

Correspondent Philipp Korner noted: “Next year’s (Indycar) newcomer Prema is also said to be interested.”

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Schumacher secured his Formula 3 (2018) and Formula 2 (2020) titles with Prema, an Italian racing team connected to Ferrari.

Nevertheless, Coyne believes Schumacher might have other intentions.

“We are talking to Mick Schumacher,” he disclosed. “But he is still pinning his hopes on Alpine. I would be happy if we were given the chance.”

Korner speculates that Jack Doohan and Victor Martins, products of Alpine’s junior program, are ahead of Schumacher in the queue for an F1 seat next year.

“Other drivers are also currently higher on the list at Haas, Williams, Sauber and Toro Rosso (RB),” he added.

Schumacher commented: “My dream is of course to drive in Formula 1. It has always been like that and it always will be like that.”