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Ecclestone backs Schumacher's IndyCar switch

Nov.3 Former Formula 1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone has endorsed Mick Schumacher's decision to turn his back on Formula 1 and pursue a racing future in IndyCar. The 26-year-old German, who recently tested with the Rahal Letterman Lanigan team, is widely expected to debut in the American series in 2026 – despite warnings from several figures in Europe, including his uncle Ralf Schumacher, that the oval-heavy championship is too dangerous. Even Dr Helmut Marko, who lost an eye during the 1972 French GP during his own career, voiced concern. 'That would be too dangerous for me. At an average speed of up to 340kph, there is a risk of serious accidents,' Marko told f1-insider.com. However,...
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