News summary - Hélio Castroneves praised Mick Schumacher’s first IndyCar season, highlighting the German’s quick adaptation and speed. - Schumacher was announced by Meyer Shank Racing on Friday as Felix Rosenqvist’s replacement for 2027 and will drive the No. 66 Honda. - Castroneves believes Schumacher and Marcus Armstrong give Meyer Shank Racing strong expectations for the 2027 season. Hélio Castroneves has welcomed Mick Schumacher to Meyer Shank Racing and praised the German’s performance during his rookie IndyCar season. Castroneves, who is a co-owner of Meyer Shank Racing alongside Mike Shank and Jim Meyer, spoke to GRANDE PRÊMIO after the team confirmed Schumacher as its new driver for the 2027 season. Schumacher will move from Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing to Meyer Shank Racing after the 2026 season, replacing Felix Rosenqvist. The German will drive the No. 66 Honda, while Marcus Armstrong will move to the No. 60 entry. The announcement ended speculation over the seat, with Meyer Shank Racing confirming Schumacher as part of its 2027 IndyCar lineup on Friday. Although Schumacher currently sits 23rd in the 2026 championship with 205 points, Castroneves believes the German has shown enough during his first season to justify the move. “All of us at Meyer Shank Racing are very happy to welcome Mick Schumacher, our new driver for the 2027 Indy season,” Castroneves told GRANDE PRÊMIO. “The excitement is huge on both sides. It’s really cool to have such an important surname in world motorsport at our team, and Mick is a driver who arrives with good credentials. He has done very well in his rookie season in IndyCar, proved that he learns very quickly and adapted very easily, while also delivering a lot of speed,” Castroneves added. Schumacher’s rookie campaign has included several notable moments. He was the top-finishing rookie in the 2026