Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing has announced that it will bring in Mick Schumacher to test an IndyCar next month.
Schumacher, son of legend Michael Schumacher, is himself a veteran of Formula 1 and more recently WEC.
The 26-year-old has competed in many different open wheel championships throughout his career, but has never sampled an IndyCar before.
That will change on October 13, when he climbs behind the wheel of one of RLL’s cars at the historic Indianapolis Motor Speedway road course.
“I am very much looking forward to driving my first IndyCar test,” said Schumacher. “A big thank you to the Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing team for giving me this opportunity.
“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.
“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.”
RLL’s press release states the test will help familiarize Schumacher with the car with ‘an eye toward possible participation in the future.’
No plans beyond this single test day were announced and RLL currently has all of its seats filled for next season.
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