Binotto to discuss his future in F1 with Schumacher

Mick Schumacher will he still be Formula 1 next season? This is one of the other question marks for this 2023 transfer window. The German, pilot Haas since 2021, is not in a preferential position within the American team. Regularly beaten by his teammate (12-4 in favor of Magnussen in qualifying, 22-12 for the Dane in the championship), the son of the seven-time world champion did not really convince. Neither in Banbury nor in Maranello. According to our information, Mick Schumacher was told the end of the adventure with Ferrari, even though he joined the fold of the Scuderia four years ago.

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If the separation between the Italian firm and the German driver has not yet been formalized, Schumacher's place at Haas is therefore in danger. “Reserved” for a driver from the Ferrari family, the 2nd seat of the team American could escape him in 2023. According to Mattia Binotto, director of the Scuderia, discussions will be launched between now and the end of the season to talk about the future. “With Mick [Schumacher], as we said at the start of the season, it is important for him to progress this season. In a few races we will sit down with him, take stock of the season, and we will do this also with Haas to decide the best option for his future., explained the Italian engineer.

Mattia Binotto also recalled the importance of the Driver Academy at Ferrari. “We are investing a lot in it and we will continue to do so. The reason is that we believe it is important to develop top talent and look to the future to try to find the best talent for our stable. » Today, the path leading to the Scuderia seems blocked by Charles Leclerc et Carlos Sainz, two drivers very well established in Maranello…

Schumacher at Haas: will stay, will he not stay?

Without Ferrari's support, Mick Schumacher could lose his place on the grid in 2023. However, Haas is not abandoning its young driver. In an interview with AUTOhebdo at the beginning of September, Günther Steiner explained that the final choice of the 2nd driver for next season fell solely to the Banbury structure. “We always try to work together. For example, for us it was an advantage to have Mick, Steiner conceded. At the moment, it appears that no member of the Ferrari Driver Academy is ready for F1. They can't impose anyone on us. And besides, it doesn't cross their minds. »

However, the director of the American team has not removed Mick Schumacher's name from the list of contenders for the second Haas seat. “He is part of the group of candidates for the remaining Haas seat. We will take our time, because we want to be sure we make the right decision. We want to know how talented Mick is before we decide. If we make our decision today and Mick pulls out five great weekends in the process, we'd look smart..."

In addition to discussions with Haas and Ferrari, Mick Schumacher can still hope for the option Alpine, to support Esteban Ocon. A glimmer of hope that dwindles day by day as the arrival of Pierre Gasly à enstone is more and more likely.

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