Mick Schumacher recently shared his thoughts on his transition to racing sports cars in the World Endurance Championship (WEC) for French manufacturer Alpine, notably highlighting the challenging nature of the sport compared to Formula 1. In an interview with Wide World of Sports, he admitted that while Le Mans is a prestigious event, he never particularly aspired to participate in it, stating, “It’s difficult to say … it’s not a Formula 1 car,” and acknowledging the significant hype surrounding the race.
Having previously raced for the Haas F1 team, Schumacher’s career in Formula 1 is uncertain, especially after being dropped as Mercedes’ reserve driver at the end of last season. Currently, he has no formal connections to F1 but remains optimistic about returning, expressing, “F1 has always been the dream, and it always will be the dream.”
He emphasised his desire to let the professionals manage potential negotiations on his behalf, allowing him to concentrate on his racing performance. Despite having a challenging start to the WEC season—finishing 13th in Qatar, behind the victorious Ferraris—Schumacher noted that he finds the racing experience enjoyable and challenging, suggesting that the increasing participation of drivers in WEC could enhance the competition.
Reflecting on his time with Haas, where he only scored points twice and encountered several severe crashes, Schumacher expressed that he has gained valuable experience from those setbacks. He acknowledged his growth, stating, “I’m a lot older and a lot more confident and experienced.” While he contemplates what he might have done differently, he remains focused on the positive learning outcomes from his past experiences, asserting that they have made him more resilient for future challenges.
As Schumacher adapts to his new journey in sports car racing, he remains hopeful for a return to Formula 1 while embracing the difficulties and learning curves along the way.