Schumacher, who drove for Haas in F1 in 2021-22, sampled the Alpine A424 at the Jerez circuit on Tuesday as part of a multi-day test at the Spanish venue.
It was the German’s first ever run behind the wheel of a prototype sportscar, with the 24-year-old spending the entirety of his racing career so far in single-seaters.
Schumacher’s run programme was relatively short but it allowed him to gain an understanding of the car’s systems and behaviour, including weight transfer during corners. LMDh cars weigh well over 1000kg, compared to the 798kg minimum weight of a modern ground effect grand prix car.
As things stand, Alpine has scheduled no further tests with Schumacher, who currently acts as a reserve driver for Mercedes in F1, but Tuesday’s run suggests there is a clear intention to find an agreement for the future.
Schumacher is one of the many drivers in contention for a race seat with Alpine, which will return to the WEC’s hypercar class next year with a pair of cars built to LMDh rules.
Last month, the Renault-owned brand confirmed that it was “talking with Mick about the possibility of racing in our endurance programme with the A424.”
Source: Autosport