Mick Schumacher Is Coming To IndyCar In 2026

Racing scion Mick Schumacher has signed with Rahal Letterman Lanigan for the 2026 IndyCar season. The 26-year-old son of Formula 1 great Michael Schumacher will drive the No. 47 car for the team.

 “I am delighted to confirm today that I will be competing in the IndyCar series next year with Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing, taking part in the full season. Having both an F1 and an endurance background, and having competed in various racing series over the years, I have insights and knowledge that I am sure will contribute to a great partnership. RLL prepared me extremely well during testing already, and I am sure that we can build a lot together,” Schumacher said in a news release.

“I was also immediately excited about the car and the American way of motorsport which comes across as being more about pure and direct racing, and it is precisely this aspect that I am very much looking forward to. And of course, I am curious about new experiences and always interested in broadening my horizons. For me, a new journey is beginning here, and I am excited for the season to start.”

Schumacher drove for the Haas F1 team in 2021 and 2022 and spent the last two seasons in the World Endurance Championship with Alpine. He has said that 47 is his preferred number because 4 is his favorite number and 7 is a nod to his father’s seven Formula 1 championships.

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Schumacher tested for RLL in October on the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Road Course, where his father won five races. He will be teammates with full-time drivers Louis Foster and Graham Rahal next season.

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“I think I speak for everyone at RLL when I say how thrilled we are to welcome Mick to the team and to IndyCar. His test with us on the IMS road course was exceptional – he impressed every single team member,” team co-owner Bobby Rahal said.

“Everyone walked away from that event determined to do what we could to bring Mick into our program. We’re thrilled he’s chosen to join us, and we can’t wait to get to work.”

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