Mick Schumacher: Is the comeback at Cadillac 2026 in sight?

Mick Schumacher: Is the comeback at Cadillac 2026 in sight?

Miami, USA - Since his last race in Formula 1 in 2022, Mick Schumacher has no longer occupied a cockpit. Michael Schumacher's son, however, continues to fight for a comeback in motorsport. A possible start with the new Team Cadillac, which entered Formula 1 in 2026, could offer him a chance, reports Derwesten.de .

The return of Mick Schumacher in 2026 remains unsafe. Rubens Barrichello, a former teammate of Michael's father, expresses skepticism and points out that the number of available cockpits is limited to only 20 cars. This disadvantages talented drivers and makes the competition for the places particularly hard. From 2026, however, the number of cars will be increased to 22, which could at least theoretically improve the opportunities for Schumacher.

opportunities and competition

While Sergio Perez is the favorite for one of the Cadillac places, Schumacher could also be considered. The former Haas pilot has acted actively lobbying for the promise of a cockpit at Cadillac. After his withdrawal from the Haas team, Schumacher worked as a reserve driver at Mercedes for two years before moving to the World Endurance Championship, such as crash.net reported.

Cadillac expects his new team leader Graeme Lowdon to hire experienced drivers. The allocation of the driver's space is expected to be decided before the end of the summer to support the development of the racing cars. Nevertheless, although on the list of potential pilots, Schumacher is only led as a candidate with a lower priority, behind names like Valtteri Bottas, Zhou Guanyu and Felipe Drugovich.

optimism and determination

Although there are many challenges, Schumacher shows determination to make the leap back into Formula 1. Sebastian Vettel also sees Schumacher's potential for a comeback in a positive light and expresses optimism about its opportunities. At the Miami-GP, Schumacher Mario Andretti met, which may have been a strategic measure to discuss his options for the future.

The next few months will be crucial to clarify whether Mick Schumacher can actually start with Cadillac or another team. Formula 1 is constantly developing, and with the introduction of new teams, new opportunities could also arise.