Michael Schumacher’s son, Mick, is set to return to F1 after being ousted by Haas.
The 25-year-old originally joined F1 back in 2021 with the small team, after winning the F2 championship in 2020.
His time in F1 was marked with issues, as not only was he driving the slowest car on the grid, but both he and his teammate Nikita Mazepin had a lot of crashes.
This led to team principal Gunther Steiner taking the decision to axe him at the end of the 2022 season.
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Now, with Cadillac looking for drivers to join their team for 2026, Schumacher has confirmed he is in talks to join the American outfit.
He said: "Yes, obviously the conversations are ongoing. Communication has been very positive. It's a great project, they've already hired a fantastic number of people for it, it's an incredible project, a great story. So, it's something I feel honoured to be a part of, negotiating, and it's a great position to be in.”
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The German had shown moments of brilliance during his two years in the pinnacle of motorsport, and he dragged the struggling Haas to sixth place at the 2022 Austrian Grand Prix.
The new team principal of Cadillac, Graeme Lowdon, also confirmed talks were happening between the two:
“Yes, we’re talking to Mick,” he revealed in an appearance on the High Performance podcast. “Of course, he can prove what he can do, but this isn’t the right place to show the world something, or whatever.
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“The driver is there to do his best for his team, and he should also be motivated for the team that works with him. That’s why I’m not very enthusiastic about people who want to somehow prove something personal.”
Schumacher is not a done deal to go to the American outfit, as other drivers have been linked with joining the new team.
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Most notably, Sergio Perez, a former Red Bull driver, has been linked with a return to F1 following the early termination of his Red Bull contract after a dismal 2024 season. Reports claim that he is closing in on an agreement with Cadillac.
Former Mercedes driver Valtteri Bottas has also been linked with the team.
The 10-time grand prix winner appears to be in a direct fight for the second seat with Schumacher.
Bottas brings experience and experience of working with the most successful team in history, while Schumacher brings youth and potential to grow.
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There is a lot for Cadillac to consider before they roll off for pre-season testing next year.
Should Bottas lose out on a seat, there may be one more option for him. Franco Colapinto is currently racing for Alpine, but there are many questions over where his future may be.
Should the Enstone-based team decide to look in a new direction, the fan favourite may return to the F1 grid.