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Mercedes is “a great opportunity” for Mick judge Ralf Schumacher
Mick Schumacher, following in his father's footsteps at Mercedes © Mercedes F1 Team
Not preserved by Haas nor by the Ferrari Driver Academy, Mick Schumacher found refuge with Mercedes in a role of third driver behind the holders Lewis Hamilton and George Russell. The 23-year-old young man thus joins a team in which his father Michael played from 2010 to 2012.
« I think it's a win-win situation for both parties. » judges his uncle Ralf Schumacher on Sky Sports Germany.
« Firstly for the team, they have an excellent driver if they need a short-term replacement in case one of the two starters cannot get behind the wheel, develops Mick Schumacher’s uncle. Then, he is now in a team where he can learn a lot through a big structure. »
Mercedes before Audi?
The driver at the 180 Grands Prix in Formula 1 took the opportunity to slip a tackle to the now former team of his nephew, Haas. “(Mercedes) is a great opportunity, insists Ralf Schumacher. He is now in an experienced stable with two teammates who are also experienced. Above all, for a change, he is in a team which is happy that he is there. »
Still according to Ralf Schumacher, the role of third driver at Mercedes could allow Mick to prepare for a return to the grid in the years to come. With Audi?
« It has the opportunity to develop further, Ralf continued. I can imagine that Audi might be interested in the future because there aren't really any German drivers on the market, but that's still a long way off (2026). In the meantime, he's in good hands where he is now. At 24 (he will have them next March. Editor’s note), I am convinced that he will have a chance to start again, no matter where. »
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Valentin GLO
Journalist. Endurance reporter (WEC, IMSA, ELMS, ALMS) and sometimes F1 or IndyCar.
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YVES CHAMPOD
26/12/2022 at 03:58 a.m.
In the absence of Thrushes, Mick will eat Sea*e! ? !
21/12/2022 at 02:30 a.m.
Schumi Junior is, it seems, according to the German magazine Auto Motor und Sport, Toto Wolf's 2nd choice after The Honey Badger with the Australian smile!