"Indycar is the closest I can get to racing" Mick Schumacher has made a notable entrance in Indycar testing at Indianapolis, which many view as a symbolic farewell to his aspirations in Formula 1. The 26-year-old German, who was released by Haas after 2022 and struggled to make a comeback despite being Mercedes’ reserve, tested a Dallara-Honda for Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing on Monday. Schumacher quickly topped the morning session with a lap time near the pace of the race from the Indycar event that took place at the same circuit in May. "I’ve been wanting to test an Indycar for a while," Schumacher stated. "In recent years, I met several Indycar drivers at Formula 1 events, and they all spoke highly of how enjoyable it is. So far, I’m really enjoying it here, and the people are great." Unlike Formula 1, Indycars do not feature power steering—a challenge Schumacher embraced. "Some have mentioned that the steering is quite heavy, but honestly, it feels similar to Formula 2. It's physically demanding, but that's exactly what you want," he explained. However, Schumacher acknowledged that this transition reflects not only his passion but also the reality of his circumstances. "Indycar is the closest option to what I can still race," he shared. "Clearly, my goal over the past couple of years has been to return to Formula 1, but that door hasn’t opened. Thus, I want to race again in single-seaters, and this choice seems good." He reassured that no full-time agreement has been made yet, but the test will assist him in determining "where I want to be in 2026." Rahal Letterman, which currently has Graham Rahal and Louis Foster in its lineup, is reportedly open to discussions. Schumacher commented, "The decision rests with both parties. We all have a few days and weeks to ponder it and explore what opportunities might arise in the future. But for now, everything is going well." Despite cautions from various European figures—including his uncle Ralf Schumacher—about the risks associated with oval racing, Mick stated he wouldn't dismiss the idea. "Definitely, I’m eager to try it and see what it involves," he said. "If I were to commit to Indycar, I’d want to do so wholeheartedly." With a smile reflecting on the fact that he is driving at the same location where his father Michael secured five victories with Ferrari, Schumacher simply added: "I’m pleased to be here and excited to drive the car. It’s enjoyable. I want to relish racing and discover where I feel most at home."

"Indycar is the closest I can get to racing" Mick Schumacher has made a notable entrance in Indycar testing at Indianapolis, which many view as a symbolic farewell to his aspirations in Formula 1. The 26-year-old German, who was released by Haas after 2022 and struggled to make a comeback despite being Mercedes’ reserve, tested a Dallara-Honda for Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing on Monday. Schumacher quickly topped the morning session with a lap time near the pace of the race from the Indycar event that took place at the same circuit in May. "I’ve been wanting to test an Indycar for a while," Schumacher stated. "In recent years, I met several Indycar drivers at Formula 1 events, and they all spoke highly of how enjoyable it is. So far, I’m really enjoying it here, and the people are great." Unlike Formula 1, Indycars do not feature power steering—a challenge Schumacher embraced. "Some have mentioned that the steering is quite heavy, but honestly, it feels similar to Formula 2. It's physically demanding, but that's exactly what you want," he explained. However, Schumacher acknowledged that this transition reflects not only his passion but also the reality of his circumstances. "Indycar is the closest option to what I can still race," he shared. "Clearly, my goal over the past couple of years has been to return to Formula 1, but that door hasn’t opened. Thus, I want to race again in single-seaters, and this choice seems good." He reassured that no full-time agreement has been made yet, but the test will assist him in determining "where I want to be in 2026." Rahal Letterman, which currently has Graham Rahal and Louis Foster in its lineup, is reportedly open to discussions. Schumacher commented, "The decision rests with both parties. We all have a few days and weeks to ponder it and explore what opportunities might arise in the future. But for now, everything is going well." Despite cautions from various European figures—including his uncle Ralf Schumacher—about the risks associated with oval racing, Mick stated he wouldn't dismiss the idea. "Definitely, I’m eager to try it and see what it involves," he said. "If I were to commit to Indycar, I’d want to do so wholeheartedly." With a smile reflecting on the fact that he is driving at the same location where his father Michael secured five victories with Ferrari, Schumacher simply added: "I’m pleased to be here and excited to drive the car. It’s enjoyable. I want to relish racing and discover where I feel most at home."

      "Lewis anticipated having greater influence over decision-making"

      Lewis Hamilton has reportedly filed another internal report advocating for procedural and operational modifications at Ferrari, as the team's on-track struggles escalate and speculation regarding Christian Horner's potential link to Maranello resurfaces. According to Corriere della Sera, Hamilton has become progressively outspoken about what he views as mismanagement within Ferrari’s trackside operations. The seven-time world champion is said to have expressed his concerns directly to senior management after growing frustrated with persistent setup mistakes, rigid weekend execution, and overlooked suggestions.

      "Lewis anticipated having more influence on decisions," the Italian publication stated, "but instead found himself confronting a series of unaddressed requests and battling against internal politics to implement improvements."

      The report claims that Ferrari’s previously promising SF-25 package has been compromised by poor coordination between Maranello and the trackside team. Frequent setup errors and sluggish decision-making have been identified as significant factors contributing to the car’s inconsistent performance, often forcing engineers into last-minute changes to prevent technical violations following the double disqualification in Shanghai.

      Additionally, Corriere della Sera mentioned that tensions between Ferrari and the FIA have heightened, with the governing body conducting "extremely frequent inspections" on the red cars — leading to an overly cautious strategy that has curtailed performance potential.

      The publication also highlighted growing dissatisfaction among the leadership, noting that chairman John Elkann and CEO Benedetto Vigna are pushing for noticeable progress after another season without victories. Despite Frederic Vasseur's recent contract extension, it is said that pressure is mounting as Ferrari remains winless and positioned third in the standings.

      In the meantime, Russian commentator Alexey Popov asserts that the revived rumors of Christian Horner potentially joining Ferrari are gaining traction. "You probably couldn't overlook it - Horner is back at Ferrari with renewed energy," Popov stated on his YouTube channel. "Yes, they extended Vasseur’s contract, but there are no results, and there’s discontent. Elkann was present because it's evident something needs to be addressed urgently. So there are discussions about inviting Horner. But whether that’s accurate or not — no one knows."

"Indycar is the closest I can get to racing" Mick Schumacher has made a notable entrance in Indycar testing at Indianapolis, which many view as a symbolic farewell to his aspirations in Formula 1. The 26-year-old German, who was released by Haas after 2022 and struggled to make a comeback despite being Mercedes’ reserve, tested a Dallara-Honda for Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing on Monday. Schumacher quickly topped the morning session with a lap time near the pace of the race from the Indycar event that took place at the same circuit in May. "I’ve been wanting to test an Indycar for a while," Schumacher stated. "In recent years, I met several Indycar drivers at Formula 1 events, and they all spoke highly of how enjoyable it is. So far, I’m really enjoying it here, and the people are great." Unlike Formula 1, Indycars do not feature power steering—a challenge Schumacher embraced. "Some have mentioned that the steering is quite heavy, but honestly, it feels similar to Formula 2. It's physically demanding, but that's exactly what you want," he explained. However, Schumacher acknowledged that this transition reflects not only his passion but also the reality of his circumstances. "Indycar is the closest option to what I can still race," he shared. "Clearly, my goal over the past couple of years has been to return to Formula 1, but that door hasn’t opened. Thus, I want to race again in single-seaters, and this choice seems good." He reassured that no full-time agreement has been made yet, but the test will assist him in determining "where I want to be in 2026." Rahal Letterman, which currently has Graham Rahal and Louis Foster in its lineup, is reportedly open to discussions. Schumacher commented, "The decision rests with both parties. We all have a few days and weeks to ponder it and explore what opportunities might arise in the future. But for now, everything is going well." Despite cautions from various European figures—including his uncle Ralf Schumacher—about the risks associated with oval racing, Mick stated he wouldn't dismiss the idea. "Definitely, I’m eager to try it and see what it involves," he said. "If I were to commit to Indycar, I’d want to do so wholeheartedly." With a smile reflecting on the fact that he is driving at the same location where his father Michael secured five victories with Ferrari, Schumacher simply added: "I’m pleased to be here and excited to drive the car. It’s enjoyable. I want to relish racing and discover where I feel most at home."

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"Indycar is the closest I can get to racing" Mick Schumacher has made a notable entrance in Indycar testing at Indianapolis, which many view as a symbolic farewell to his aspirations in Formula 1. The 26-year-old German, who was released by Haas after 2022 and struggled to make a comeback despite being Mercedes’ reserve, tested a Dallara-Honda for Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing on Monday. Schumacher quickly topped the morning session with a lap time near the pace of the race from the Indycar event that took place at the same circuit in May. "I’ve been wanting to test an Indycar for a while," Schumacher stated. "In recent years, I met several Indycar drivers at Formula 1 events, and they all spoke highly of how enjoyable it is. So far, I’m really enjoying it here, and the people are great." Unlike Formula 1, Indycars do not feature power steering—a challenge Schumacher embraced. "Some have mentioned that the steering is quite heavy, but honestly, it feels similar to Formula 2. It's physically demanding, but that's exactly what you want," he explained. However, Schumacher acknowledged that this transition reflects not only his passion but also the reality of his circumstances. "Indycar is the closest option to what I can still race," he shared. "Clearly, my goal over the past couple of years has been to return to Formula 1, but that door hasn’t opened. Thus, I want to race again in single-seaters, and this choice seems good." He reassured that no full-time agreement has been made yet, but the test will assist him in determining "where I want to be in 2026." Rahal Letterman, which currently has Graham Rahal and Louis Foster in its lineup, is reportedly open to discussions. Schumacher commented, "The decision rests with both parties. We all have a few days and weeks to ponder it and explore what opportunities might arise in the future. But for now, everything is going well." Despite cautions from various European figures—including his uncle Ralf Schumacher—about the risks associated with oval racing, Mick stated he wouldn't dismiss the idea. "Definitely, I’m eager to try it and see what it involves," he said. "If I were to commit to Indycar, I’d want to do so wholeheartedly." With a smile reflecting on the fact that he is driving at the same location where his father Michael secured five victories with Ferrari, Schumacher simply added: "I’m pleased to be here and excited to drive the car. It’s enjoyable. I want to relish racing and discover where I feel most at home."

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