Mike Shank explains signing 'undervalued' Mick Schumacher to Meyer Shank Racing
Meyer Shank Racing signed Mick Schumacher for 2027, hoping to unlock the potential they saw in his rookie year in IndyCar.
Indianapolis – Meyer Shank Racing (MSR) has decided to sign undervalued driver Mick Schumacher to their IndyCar team for the 2027 season, despite his modest performance in the IndyCar Championship during his rookie year with Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing (RLL). In an interview with media ahead of the IMSA's Battle of the Bricks at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, co-owner Mike Shank explained that Schumacher may not have been on most teams' radar, but he recognizes Schumacher's potential.
Shank compared Schumacher to Felix Rosenqvist, who had a breakthrough at MSR after being let go by Arrow McLaren in 2024. Schumacher will join the team as his replacement, alongside Marcus Armstrong, who the team re-signed in July. This move comes as MSR will be shifting its focus towards Honda's new chartered entry for the 2028 season, pausing their participation in IMSA.
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