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MICK SCHUMACHER has confirmed he is in talks to return to F1 with newcomers Cadillac.

The son of legendary F1 driver Michael Schumacher could make a comeback next season having not raced in the sport since leaving Haas in 2022.

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Mick Schumacher could return to F1 with Cadillac next seasonCredit: Getty
He has also been a reserve driver for both Mercedes and McLaren – but was replaced by Valtteri Bottas as Merc driver at the end of last season.

New General Motors-backed team Cadillac will be on the grid for the first time from 2026 and are finalising their line-up.

The 26-year-old said: “Yes, of course, discussions are ongoing. The communication has been very positive so far.

“They’ve already hired a fantastic number of people for it [the project]. It’s an honour to be part of it, to negotiate with them, and a great position to be in.”

Ex-Red Bull driver Sergio Perez and Bottas are thought to be the favourites for the two Cadillac seats.

But team boss Graeme Lowdon remains a huge admirer of Schumacher – who currently drives in the World Endurance Championship with Alpine.

During him time in F1, Schumacher started 43 races.

His best placing was a sixth place finish, while he only finished in the points twice.

Lowdon has also confirmed that “positive” discussions with Schumacher had taken place while on the High Performance podcast.

He said: “Yeah, we’re talking to Mick.”

He also added on Sky Deutschland: “Mick is great. He’s a very nice guy, I like him a lot. I’ve got to know him better now.

“He’s still young, but he already has F1 experience. Of course, that was a while ago, but he’s kept himself up to date.

“We really like that. We really like that. He is no stranger to the team. He knows where we stand. There are some positive things to say about Mick.

“He is clearly one of the drivers on the list. But I should also say that the list is quite long.”

Lowdon has also previously confirmed that talks with Bottas have taken place.

The Cadillac boss wants the team to make a statement in their first year and not just make up the numbers.

He said: “Everyone wants to prove something else again. I never look at that as the biggest motivator.

“Our team is not there as a vehicle for someone to prove a point. Our team is there to provide a position on the pitch, if you like.

“For someone to prove what they can do for sure, but it’s not the vehicle to show the world, prove a point, or whatever.

“The driver is there to do the best that they possibly can for their team, and they should be motivated for the team around them as well. So, I’m less keen on people who kind of want to prove a personal point.”

When asked about the prospect of Perez joining the cause, Lowdon did not rule it out.

He added: “Every single person, every name that you’re going to read out, we’re talking to everyone because everyone wants the drive.”