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Former F1 star Mick Schumacher tested the IndyCar with Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing in October 2025, with reports of the German considering a move to the American open wheel racing circling the paddock. RLL President Jay Frye recently came out and detailed his expectations if and when Schumacher decided to join IndyCar.Mick Schumacher has been racing in the World Endurance Championship (WEC) with Alpine for the last couple of seasons. With the 2025 WEC season nearing the end, Michael Schumacher’s son decided to test with RLL at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Road Course.The test helped Schumacher get a feel for what IndyCar racing is like, and at the same time, gave Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing the opportunity to see if the German is fit for a possible future with the team in the American open wheel racing series.F1 Grand Prix of Las Vegas - Source: GettyThe former Haas F1 driver impressed everyone at RLL with his pace and feedback, considering it was his first time out in an IndyCar. Since the test, reports of Mick Schumacher joining RLL in the near future have come up, and the RLL President recently came out and shared his expectations for the German following the test.“Sometimes things just feel right, and this has got potential to be really good. This starts with our ownership with Bobby and Dave and Mike; they're 100% behind making this team the best it can be, and then you bring in Mick and he's a great kid, but very serious about his craft,” said Jay Frye (via ESPN)“And even from the team perspective, you could tell he clicked right away. When he got out of the car, he went around and shook all the team members' hands. You could tell there was a definite connection among them already. That's pretty cool to see,” he addedMick Schumacher is waiting on Alpine contract update amid the IndyCar prospect Mick Schumacher signed a two-year contract with Alpine in 2024, which will end at the end of the 2025 WEC season. The German is yet to get a confirmation from the French team about a 2026 extension. Amid this, Schumacher tested with RLL with the possibility of a move to IndyCar.Speaking about the racing scenario for the upcoming season, Mick said,“It was a lot of fun. The car felt like a faster Formula 2 car with better tyres. The environment was right – the people at RLL are very competent and approachable. I was impressed by the Americans’ passion for motorsport.” (via Speedweek)“I’ve always really enjoyed single-seaters, so an IndyCar season is a very strong option. On the other hand, I’ve settled in very well at Alpine – the two years have been enjoyable. It would be good to have clarity and a contract by the end of the year,” he addedDevlin DeFrancesco reportedly had a performance clause in his IndyCar contract, and might possibly make way for Schumacher in case the German joins RLL.
