Just in time for the past weekend’s Grand Prix of St Petersburg, Florida, ENVE Composites announced an expansion of its commitment to supporting the world’s fastest athletes. The company joins Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing (RLL) as the primary sponsor of Mick Schumacher’s No. 47 entry for the NTT INDYCAR SERIES. ENVE will also serve as a full‑season major associate sponsor for the 2026 campaign.
The partnership unites two organizations driven by a shared commitment to pushing the limits of materials science, aerodynamics, and speed. The collaboration will also see Schumacher, an avid cyclist, riding ENVE bikes, including a custom‑painted Melee inspired by the driver’s signature helmet design.
“At this level of racing, the smallest details make the biggest difference. ENVE’s reputation for innovation and performance makes them a natural fit for our INDYCAR program. It’s exciting to have them onboard as the primary sponsor for our debut,” said Mick Schumacher, driver of the No. 47 Honda/Dallara/Firestone entry.
Schumacher, the son of legendary seven‑time Formula One World Champion Michael Schumacher, brings an impressive résumé that includes 43 Formula One starts with a best finish of sixth, as well as three podiums in World Endurance Championship (WEC) competition.
Michael Stimola, CEO of ENVE Composites said, “Both ENVE and Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing are built on a legacy of performance earned through discipline, innovation and relentless refinement. Mick Schumacher represents the next generation of that pursuit. This partnership connects our engineering philosophy with one of motorsport’s most competitive platforms.”
About ENVE
Located in Ogden, Utah, ENVE Composites is a manufacturer of handmade carbon fiber bicycle frames, rims, and components. Partnering with the world’s best athletes, ENVE combines leading composite technologies with real world athlete feedback to provide our customers with the ultimate in performance, durability, and quality.
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About Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing
Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing, based in Zionsville, Ind., is co-owned by three-time IndyCar Champion and 1986 Indianapolis 500 winner Bobby Rahal, former CBS Late Show host David Letterman and Mi-Jack co-owner Mike Lanigan. In 2026, the team will compete in its 35th year of competition and will attempt to add to its 30 Indy car wins – including the 2004 Indy 500 from pole with Buddy Rice and the 2020 Indy 500 with Takuma Sato — their 38 poles, 112 podium finishes and 1992 series championship. The team also competed in the American Le Mans Series from 2009-2013 as BMW Team RLL where they won both the Manufacturer and Team Championships in the GT category in 2010 and swept all three GT titles in 2011 – Manufacturer, Team and Driver. In 2012, the team finished second in the Team Championship and third in the Manufacturer Championship and in 2013, the team finished second in the Driver, Team and Manufacturer Championship.
From 2014 to 2021, BMW Team RLL competed in the GTLM class of the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship with a two-car program. In 2022, BMW M Team RLL competed in the GTD PRO class in IMSA while simultaneously ramping up for a two-car program in the much-anticipated GTP class in IMSA for 2023. In total, the team earned 25 wins – including the 2019 and 2020 Rolex 24 at Daytona endurance races, 34 poles and 107 podium finishes in program history. BMW M Team RLL highlights also include second-place finishes in the Manufacturer, Team and Driver championships in 2015 and 2017 and being named the 2020 Michelin North American Endurance Champions. In 2026, the team will compete in IMSA’s GTD PRO class with a one-car entry as RLL Team McLaren.