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Mick Schumacher starts a new chapter with Renault-owned Alpine in the World Endurance Championship (WEC) this month but getting back to Formula One remains the German’s main target.
The 24-year-old former Haas driver is reserve for Mercedes, ready to step in if seven-times champion Lewis Hamilton or George Russell are unable to race.
“If there is a necessity for me to be in a Formula One car and there’s a (WEC) race weekend at the same time then obviously Formula One has priority,” Schumacher, son of F1 great Michael, told Reuters.
Mercedes has always been very supportive of me going into this position … to stay sharp and, if the opportunity arises, that I am 100 percent in the right mood and position mentally as well as physically to take on the challenge thrown at me.”
Schumacher spent two seasons with Haas before losing his seat. He sat out last year while doing simulator work for Mercedes.
The German’s ‘great work’ was heralded by Hamilton and Russell as Mercedes battled to second overall in the championship behind dominant Red Bull.
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Mercedes has always been very supportive of me going into this position … to stay sharp and, if the opportunity arises, that I am 100 percent in the right mood and position mentally as well as physically to take on the challenge thrown at me.”
Schumacher spent two seasons with Haas before losing his seat. He sat out last year while doing simulator work for Mercedes.
The German’s ‘great work’ was heralded by Hamilton and Russell as Mercedes battled to second overall in the championship behind dominant Red Bull.
More than half of the F1 grid are out of contract at the end of the season and there have already been some bombshell moves, with Hamilton moving to Ferrari for 2025 and opening up a coveted seat.
Schumacher said he would take anything available and sensed a general shift that “could be a very positive position for me.”
“I think (endurance racing) helps my campaign in presenting myself for Formula One. That’s one of the big things,” he added.
