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Ex-F1 Champ: Mick's F1 Path Closed
30 Nov
Summary
- Former F1 driver advises Mick Schumacher to abandon F1 aspirations.
- IndyCar driver Alex Palou's F1 struggles cited as example.
- Schumacher is moving to IndyCar for 2026, facing slim F1 return chances.
Mick Schumacher's potential return to Formula 1 is being cast into doubt by a former compatriot, who advises the young driver to relinquish any such ambitions. The seasoned racer highlighted the significant difficulty of transitioning from IndyCar to F1, pointing to Alex Palou's career as a cautionary tale, despite Palou's multiple IndyCar championships. Schumacher is set to compete in IndyCar starting in 2026.
The former F1 driver, Christian Danner, expressed strong support for Schumacher's decision to join Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing in IndyCar. Danner commended Schumacher's dedication to pursuing his passion, even against resistance. He reassured that IndyCars have become considerably safer, diminishing concerns about oval racing dangers.
While Danner believes an F1 comeback is improbable for Schumacher, he applauds the driver's courage and commitment to IndyCar. Palou, a highly successful IndyCar driver, also previously harbored F1 dreams but has since found satisfaction and success in his current series, indicating a shift in focus away from Formula 1.
