Chance for Formula 1 return
New team is thinking about signing Schumacher
Updated 12/25/2024 – 12:39 p.mReading time: 2 minutes
Mick Schumacher was once again unable to secure a place in Formula 1 for 2025. But for 2026 another door seems to be opening for the German.
The future Formula 1 team Cadillac is considering Mick Schumacher – this was confirmed by Mario Andretti, team supervisory board of the planned racing team, in an interview with the German Press Agency. “Many drivers are being considered. We are keeping all options open,” said the 84-year-old when asked about a possible signing of the German.
Mick Schumacher, son of Formula 1 record world champion Michael Schumacher, will not have a regular cockpit in the premier class of motorsport in 2025 either. The 25-year-old recently ended his role as a reserve driver at Mercedes and is now turning his focus to Alpine’s endurance program. In 2021 and 2022, Schumacher was active as a regular driver for the US team Haas in Formula 1.
Andretti emphasized that an American driver was a central part of the planning from the start. “I think the goal from the beginning was to have at least one American driver. It definitely makes sense to put an experienced driver alongside this American driver,” explained the former 1978 Formula 1 world champion According to Andretti, the American driver will “very likely” be Colton Herta. The 24-year-old is currently still driving in the IndyCar Series.
Nevertheless, they want to examine all options, as there could be unforeseen developments in the final decision. “Suddenly someone you never thought of is available,” Andretti added.
From 2026, the General Motors subsidiary Cadillac will be the eleventh team to compete in Formula 1 and will initially rely on engines from Ferrari. In the long term, the racing team plans to develop its own drives. Andretti was cautious about the chances of success: “Business is so unpredictable. All you can do is do your best and build up enough strength and knowledge and experience within the team to make it happen.”
For Andretti, the claim is clear: success must be the goal. “The only goal you have in any sport is to be at the top, and you’re not just in it for fun,” he explained. With an optimistic look, he concluded: “You have to think big. That’s what drives you.”