Schumacher will join existing Alpine drivers Nicolas Lapierre, Matthieu Vaxiviere and Charles Milesi, plus new recruits Ferdinand Habsburg and Paul-Loup Chatin, in its six-strong roster for 2024.
The exact combination of drivers for the two cars, plus the final official livery, will be revealed at a separate launch event on 7 February, 2024.
Schumacher moves into a race role following a successful maiden test with Alpine at Jerez in October, which was always seen as a precursor to potential opportunities with the French manufacturer in 2024.
The German lost his F1 seat with Haas after two seasons between 2021-22 and spent this year working as a reserve driver for Mercedes, while planning a potential comeback in 2024.
Schumacher’s father and seven-time F1 champion Michael competed in endurance racing with Mercedes/Sauber, before making his grand prix debut with Jordan in 1991.
"A new chapter is beginning for me with Alpine in the FIA WEC Hypercar category,” said Schumacher.
“The car is impressive, and I can't wait to get started. I've grown up with single-seaters, so driving a car with a closed cockpit and covered wheels is a great opportunity to hone my driving skills.
“I sorely missed racing this year; it's what I've loved to do since I was a kid, and it was sometimes difficult to watch the other drivers take to the track.
“Endurance racing is a new challenge for me, and I'm sure we will share great moments together next year with Alpine.”
Source: Autosport