Mick Schumacher is to test an IndyCar machine for the first time in an upcoming test at Indianapolis.
The former Haas F1 driver is currently with Alpine's WEC programme, having claimed four podium finishes, with his chances of a grand prix return slim.
Schumacher last raced in F1 in the 2022 Abu Dhabi GP after two seasons, and has spent time as the Mercedes reserve before moving to Alpine's sportscar project for 2024.
On October 13th, Schumacher is set to test on the road course at Indianapolis for the Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing team, with 1986 Indy 500 winner Bobby Rahal in charge, with US chat show icon David Letterman also involved in the team.
There is the possibility of Schumacher moving to IndyCar in the future.
Addressing the test, Schumacher spoke of his curiosity of sampling IndyCar machinery.
"I am very much looking forward to driving my first IndyCar test. A big thank you to the Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing team for giving me this opportunity," he said.
"The same goes for driving this car at Indianapolis Motor Speedway for the first time, a race track with a big history and that my dad has driven on before. I am excited to see which special features it holds.
"I am very curious to understand the special features and characteristics of this race car, which is different from the cars I am used to driving, yet similar, and I remain very interested in gaining experience in the diverse world of motorsport.
"It is great to be able to see what it is all about and how difficult it is, since I hear a lot about how tough it is physically.
"It is not a secret that I am big fan of single-seater racing after all, so this first IndyCar test will be an experience to treasure, and I am very much looking forward to driving a car where I can see my wheels."
Rahal added that the thought of having Michael Schumacher's son in one of his cars was "very exciting."
"I have followed Mick’s career from afar as well as that of his father, so the thought of seeing him in one of our race cars is very exciting," he said.
"I think it’s going to be a great day for RLL and also for Mick, as he gets his first experience in an Indycar.
"Obviously, he’s got a great deal of talent and knowing that we’ve had pretty good setups for the IMS road course, it should give him a good baseline to start from."
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