Würth Group to be Primary Sponsor of Mick Schumacher’s INDYCAR Entry for the 110TH Running of the Indy 500

ZIONSVILLE, Ind. (May 22, 2026) – Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing (RLL) announced today that Würth Group, a leader in the development, production, and sale of assembly and fastening materials, will be the primary sponsor of Mick Schumacher’s No. 47 NTT INDYCAR SERIES entry for the 110th Running of the Indianapolis 500 to be held on Sunday, May 24 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway (IMS). Schumacher earned the Indy 500 Fastest Rookie Award with his four-lap average qualifying speed of 229.450 mph to start 27th in Sunday’s legendary race.

The RLL INDYCAR SERIES involvement for Würth Group is the newest part of their comprehensive sports sponsorship strategy which is based on visibility at major international events. Würth Group is visible as the title sponsor of the Würth 400 presented by Liqui Moly in the NASCAR Cup Series in Fort Worth, Texas, as well as sponsoring two cars in the Cup Series. Würth also supports MotoGP as the official tool supplier.

Outside of motorsports, Würth recently extended its long-term commitment to international handball through a partnership with the IHF Men’s and Women’s Handball World Championships through 2029, including the Men’s Handball World Championship which will be held in Germany in 2027. Würth also has a strong presence in soccer, as a partner of the German Football Association, the Italian Football Federation and referees in LaLiga, Spanish soccer’s top professional division. Würth also has strong presence in alpine skiing, hockey, water polo, and the Special Olympics, among others.

Schumacher, the son of legendary seven-time Formula One champion, Michael Schumacher, is in the midst of his first season in INDYCAR competition. His impressive resume includes 43 Formula One starts and a best finish of sixth place, along with three podiums in World Endurance Championship (WEC) competition. After six of 18 INDYCAR races in 2026, Schumacher’s best start is an impressive fourth place earned in his first-ever oval race at Phoenix in only his second series start. He was running inside the top 11 before a faulty air gun impacted his final result. He was also on target for a career best finish of 11th at the previous race on the IMS road course on May 9 before he was penalized for contact.

The 2026 NTT INDYCAR SERIES resumes with the Greatest Spectacle in Racing – the Indy 500 — on Sunday, May 24. Live coverage begins at 10 a.m. ET on FOX, FOX Deportes, FOX One and INDYCAR Radio on Sunday. The 18-race schedule includes new venues in Arlington, Texas, Markham, Ontario, Canada and Washington, D.C. For more information about the series or team, visit www.indycar.com and www.rahal.com.

QUOTE BOARD:

KURT WEINHARDT, Chief Commercial Officer for Würth Group in North America: “The partnership between RLL and the Würth Group is an exciting opportunity to support a young German rookie like Schumacher. It’s inspiring to see a rookie compete in the Indy 500, one of the most iconic races in the world. As a strong German brand, Würth is proud to support him at the start of his INDYCAR journey while continuing to grow as a global leader with a clear vision to strengthen its presence in North America, just as it has across the world.”

JAY FRYE, President of RLL: “This partnership brings together two iconic German names for one of the most legendary events in the world — the 110th running of the Indy 500. Together, we’re celebrating a shared commitment to performance, precision, and innovation on racing’s biggest stage.”

About the Würth Group
The Würth Group is leading in the development, production, and sale of assembly and fastening materials. Würth currently employs more than 86,000 people in over 400 companies across 80 countries and generated sales of €20.7 billion in the 2025 fiscal year. Würth stands for Quality. From body shops to fleet garages, the transportation maintenance and repair industry, excelling in vendor managed inventory programs for industrial production & C-Parts to servicing cabinet and woodworking professionals, the Würth Companies of North America provide a wide array of customers with everything they need to succeed. Würth is Built For Those Who Build The World™.

Learn more at WurthNorthAmerica.com.