Mick Schumacher Leaves Alpine WEC Team After Two Seasons

Mick Schumacher, the son of Formula One legend Michael Schumacher, has parted ways with Alpine's World Endurance Championship Hypercar team after two seasons, confirming his departure just after the Bahrain 8 Hours finale. The 26-year-old German driver, who joined the French manufacturer's program in 2023 following the end of his full-time Formula One role with Haas, expressed gratitude for the experience while hinting at a potential shift to the NTT IndyCar Series in 2026.

Schumacher's time with Alpine marked a successful transition from open-wheel racing to endurance prototypes. Driving the A424 LMDh car, he contributed to the team's first podium finish at the 2024 6 Hours of Fuji alongside teammates Nicolas Lapierre and Matthieu Vaxiviere. This season, paired with Jules Gounon and Frédéric Makowiecki in the No. 36 entry, he added podiums at Imola and Spa-Francorchamps, along with a 10th-place result at the 24 Hours of Le Mans. These achievements helped Alpine build momentum in a competitive field dominated by factory programs, showcasing Schumacher's adaptability in traffic management and stamina over long stints.

In a social media post, Schumacher reflected on his tenure...