Mick Schumacher to Race for Alpine in 2024 FIA World Endurance Championship

Schumacher Joins Hypercar Class with 22 Competitors

Son of Formula 1 Champion to Make Endurance Debut

WEB Alpine has confirmed the signing of Mick Schumacher for the 2024 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC). The son of seven-time Formula 1 world champion Michael Schumacher, Mick will make his endurance racing debut with the French team in the Hypercar class. Schumacher's departure from Formula 1 after two seasons with Haas has been a matter of much speculation. The young German driver struggled to find success in the competitive world of Formula 1, but he remains a highly talented and experienced racer. In the WEC, Schumacher will face a field of 22 other Hypercar competitors, including Audi, BMW, Cadillac, and Toyota. The championship features races around the world, including the iconic 24 Hours of Le Mans in France. Schumacher's signing is a significant coup for Alpine, which is looking to build a strong team in the WEC. The team has a rich history in endurance racing, and it will be hoping to add to its success with Schumacher behind the wheel. The 2024 FIA World Endurance Championship will begin in March at the 1000 Miles of Sebring in the United States. Schumacher will be joined at Alpine by Frenchman Nicolas Lapierre and Brazilian André Negrão. Mick Schumacher's move to the WEC is a major step in his career. The young German driver is eager to prove himself in a new challenge, and he will be hoping to make a mark on the endurance racing world.