Mick Schumacher is headed to the IndyCar Series as the newest driver for Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing.
The son of seven-time Formula 1 world champion Michael Schumacher tested for RLL in October at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway road course and both parties left the introductory event with an intent to formalize a relationship that would bring the 26-year-old into RLL.
“I think I speak for everyone at RLL when I say how thrilled we are to welcome Mick to the team and to IndyCar,” said team co-owner Bobby Rahal.” His test with us on the IMS road course was exceptional – he impressed every single team member. 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.”
With the announcement of Schumacher’s exit from the Alpine WEC Hypercar program last Thursday, the Swiss-born German completed his deal with RLL and formalized his switch to IndyCar where he will drive the No. 47 Honda at every event in 2026 and join veter an Graham Rahal and promising Briton Louis Foster.
“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,” Schumacher said. “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. 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.”
The deal with RLL was struck by team president Jay Frye, who was the first to act upon Schumacher’s interest to test an Indy car; outreaches were made to a number of teams, but RLL was the first to take action and arrange for the run on the Indianapolis road course.
“Opportunities like this are rare, and we couldn’t be more excited to see everything come together,” Frye said. “Mick is an exceptional talent on the track and an outstanding young man off of it. We are very proud to have Mick as part of the RLL family.”
