Mick Schumacher rules out wrist surgery for now

Mick Schumacher will start his second IndyCar season without an operation on his left wrist, opting instead for conservative treatment and physiotherapy. The German has moved from Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing to Meyer Shank Racing for 2027, and has been dealing with the problem since the season-opening round in St. Petersburg, where a chain-reaction crash caused the steering wheel to snap back and chip a small bone fragment.

Schumacher said the aim was to avoid surgery, and that after several MRI scans the team concluded it was better to go another year without an operation. He added that gentle inputs cause no discomfort, while fast, jerky movements hurt the most, particularly when the rear of the car was loose.

He said that an operation may still be needed if the wrist worsens during 2027. During his rookie season he scored 97 points across the six oval rounds, qualified fourth at Phoenix and Milwaukee, and was named Indianapolis 500 Rookie of the Year.