Mick Schumacher: “I can handle pressure”

The name Schumacher is making a comeback in Formula 1. Nine years after his father Michael and his final retirement, Mick will make his debut in the premier category. This Wednesday, he was confirmed as Haas' regular driver for at least the next two seasons.

« I'm very happy now that this has been confirmed, smiled the current leader of the F2. It's a dream come true. A dream I've been chasing since I was three years old. I can't wait to start working with the team ».

Highly anticipated partly because of the name he bears and given his recent performances, Mick Schumacher is not letting the pressure get him down. On the contrary, he handles it quite well. “ I have been in the spotlight since I was little. However, I managed to cope with this pressure and I would even say that I am able to manage it and quite well.

I think the results speak for themselves. I will continue to do the same thing as usual next year while keeping the pace that I am currently at. ».

A pressure that he will have to shoulder a lot, especially since he arrives in a team that has been in great difficulty for several seasons. But don't worry for the Red Baron's son. “ I have no fear. I think the team has great experience and very good staff. I am sure that in the end they will manage to do a good job. (...) I'm not afraid at all. I can't wait to get there and start work ».