Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Mick Schumacher

Discover the career path of Mick Schumacher, from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.

Mick Schumacher is a German racing driver currently competing in the IndyCar Series for Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing. He drove in Formula One from 2021 to 2022, and also competed in the FIA World Endurance Championship from 2024 to 2025.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

2008: Start of Motorsport Career

In 2008, Mick Schumacher began his motorsport career using the pseudonym 'Mick Betsch' to avoid attention due to his father's fame.

2011: KF3 Class in ADAC Kart Masters

In 2011, Mick Schumacher drove in the KF3 class in the ADAC Kart Masters, finishing ninth. He also finished 3rd in the Euro Wintercup in the KF3 class.

2013: Finishes in German Championship and CIK-FIA International Super Cup

In 2013, Mick Schumacher finished third in the German Championship and the CIK-FIA International Super Cup in the junior class, which was renamed to KF-Junior.

2014: Test drives for Jenzer Motorsport

At the end of 2014, Mick Schumacher completed test drives for Jenzer Motorsport in a Formula 4 racing car.

2014: Runner-up finishes in Championships

In 2014, Mick Schumacher finished as runner-up to Enaam Ahmed at the junior World and European Championships while competing under pseudonyms.

November 2016: First Formula 3 appearance

In November 2016, Mick Schumacher made his first appearance in Formula 3 machinery by participating in the MRF Challenge in India.

April 2017: FIA Formula 3 European Championship Debut

In April 2017, Mick Schumacher debuted in the FIA Formula 3 European Championship with Prema Powerteam.

2018: FIA Formula 3 European Championship

In 2018, Mick Schumacher had a slow start, but dominated the latter half of the season, winning the FIA Formula 3 European Championship with Prema.

January 2019: Joined Ferrari Driver Academy

In January 2019, Mick Schumacher joined the Ferrari Driver Academy, influenced by the family's ties with Ferrari.

April 2019: Formula One car debut with Ferrari

In April 2019, Mick Schumacher made his debut behind the wheel of a modern Formula One car, driving the Ferrari SF90 during in-season testing in Bahrain.

2019: Joined Ferrari Driver Academy

In 2019, Mick Schumacher joined the Ferrari Driver Academy.

2019: Move to FIA Formula 2 Championship

In 2019, Mick Schumacher moved up to the FIA Formula 2 Championship with Prema Racing, alongside Sean Gelael.

2020: FIA Formula 2 Championship run with Prema

In 2020, Mick Schumacher continued in the FIA Formula 2 Championship with Prema, alongside Robert Shwartzman, achieving multiple podiums and wins, including a Feature race win at Monza.

2020: FIA Formula 2 Champion

In 2020, Mick Schumacher was confirmed as the FIA Formula 2 Champion after the Sprint race in Sakhir.

2020: Formula One practice debut

In 2020, Mick Schumacher was scheduled to make his Formula One practice debut at the Eifel Grand Prix with Alfa Romeo, but the session was cancelled due to bad weather. He instead made his practice debut at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix with Haas.

2020: First podium appearance since 2020 Sochi Formula 2 round

In 2020, The French outfit took their only podium finish of the year in Fuji where they took third in the closing laps, this result also marks Schumacher's first podium appearance since the 2020 Sochi Formula 2 round.

2021: Formula One debut

In 2021, Mick Schumacher made his Formula One debut at the Bahrain Grand Prix with Haas, alongside Nikita Mazepin, driving the VF-21 car. The team didn't score any points, and Schumacher's best finish was twelfth in Hungary.

2021: Signed with Haas

In 2021, Mick Schumacher signed with the Haas team, alongside Nikita Mazepin. He chose to race with the number 47.

2022: Parting ways with Haas

Ahead of the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix in 2022, Haas announced they would part ways with Mick Schumacher following the 2022 season. He ended the season sixteenth in the World Drivers' Championship.

2022: Haas and Ferrari Reserve Driver

In 2022, Mick Schumacher remained with Haas and served as a reserve driver for Ferrari, sharing duties with Antonio Giovinazzi.

2022: First Formula One Points

In 2022, Mick Schumacher scored his first Formula One points at the British Grand Prix, finishing eighth. He then finished sixth at the Austrian Grand Prix, his best Formula One result.

November 2023: Joined Alpine's World Endurance Hypercar team

In November 2023, Mick Schumacher was announced to join Alpine's World Endurance Hypercar team for the 2024 season.

2023: Joined Mercedes as Reserve Driver

In 2023, Mick Schumacher joined Mercedes-AMG as a reserve driver following his departure from Haas, with Toto Wolff expressing confidence in Schumacher's potential. He was also made available as a reserve driver for McLaren.

2024: Mercedes Reserve Driver

In 2024, Mick Schumacher continued as a Mercedes reserve driver, sharing the role with Frederik Vesti. He drove the Mercedes W15 during a test at Silverstone, before driving the W13 alongside Andrea Kimi Antonelli at Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya.

2024: FIA World Endurance Championship and Alpine

In 2024, Mick Schumacher moved to the FIA World Endurance Championship with Alpine, achieving his maiden podium finish at the 6 Hours of Fuji.

2024: Joined Alpine's World Endurance Hypercar team

In 2024, Mick Schumacher was part of Alpine's World Endurance Hypercar team, partnering with Nicolas Lapierre, Ferdinand Habsburg, Paul-Loup Chatin, Matthieu Vaxivière and Charles Milesi.

October 2025: Tested IndyCar Machinery

In October 2025, Mick Schumacher tested IndyCar machinery for the first time with Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

November 2025: Joined RLL as Full-Time Driver

On November 24, 2025, it was announced that Schumacher will join RLL as a full-time driver for the 2026 IndyCar Series.

2025: Driving Alpine A522

Ahead of the British Grand Prix in 2025, Schumacher was announced to be driving the Alpine A522 at the Circuit Paul Ricard with Alpine reserve Jack Doohan, as the Enstone outfit continued to assess their options for their 2025 lineup.

2025: Talks with Cadillac

At the end of 2025, Schumacher confirmed that he was in talks of a return to the sport with new team Cadillac, but the team ultimately prioritised experience in their lineup with Sergio Pérez and Valtteri Bottas.

2025: Alpine Hypercar Season

In 2025, Schumacher stayed with Alpine Hypercar. They managed podium finishes in Imola and Spa-Francorchamps before Schumacher's departure at the end of the season.