Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff has confirmed that reserve driver Mick Schumacher will replace either George Russell or Lewis Hamilton, should one of the drivers be unable to compete at a Grand Prix this season. Schumacher moved to Mercedes for the 2023 season following his departure from Haas, which came after the Americans opted against
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AlphaTauri team principal Franz Tost has backed Mick Schumacher for a sensational return to the sport. Tost has long been an admirer of Schumacher, aware that the 24-year-old talent has uncapped potential and believes the driver deserves to be on the grid. “Mick is better than his reputation, I am convinced he has what it
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The Formula 1 old boys have given their verdict on the current situation surrounding young talent Mick Schumacher. Former F1 chief executive Bernie Ecclestone has taken the opportunity to slam Haas team boss Gunther Steiner in a scorching attack that also criticised Drive To Survive. “An unsuccessful team boss ensured that Mick’s career in Formula
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Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff has revealed how well reserve driver Mick Schumacher performed last week on his debut for the team, after completing a Pirelli tyre test. Schumacher drove the W14 for the first-time last Wednesday at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, with the German having reportedly “enjoyed the experience”. Most of his work this
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Outgoing AlphaTauri team principal Franz Tost has admitted that he wanted the team to sign Mick Schumacher to replace Pierre Gasly, who departed Faenza for Alpine. Gasly had at first signed a contract extension with AlphaTauri for 2023; however, following Alpine’s fiasco with Oscar Piastri, the French side approached the Frenchman. AlphaTauri allowed Gasly to
MoreMick Schumacher, the reserve driver for Mercedes, had an exciting opportunity as he took the wheel of the W14 for the first time at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya. After concluding his two-year stint with Haas at the end of the 2022 season, Schumacher received a lifeline in Formula 1 when Mercedes welcomed him as their
MoreFormer Formula 1 driver Ralf Schumacher has highlighted the pivotal role played by Mick Schumacher as Mercedes’ third driver for the 2023 season. After being dropped by Haas at the end of last year, Mick joined Mercedes in a reserve and simulator driver capacity, ready to step in if needed by the main drivers. During
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Lewis Hamilton and George Russell were both quick to praise Mercedes reserve driver Mick Schumacher after the Spanish Grand Prix last weekend, after the German’s work in the simulator helped the W14 become the “best it’s ever felt”. Mercedes endured a horrific opening day at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, resulting in Schumacher completing a late-night
MoreGuenther Steiner, the team principal of Haas, has called on the German media to shift their attention from the past and instead focus on the future of Mick Schumacher in Formula 1. Steiner’s remarks come as 24-year-old Mick prepares for his first outing in a Formula 1 car this year, driving the W14 Mercedes, following
MoreMercedes reserve driver Mick Schumacher is reportedly set to drive the W14 for the first-time next Wednesday following this weekend’s Spanish Grand Prix, as part of a Pirelli tyre test. It was reported by German publication Bild that the 24-year-old is part of the Silver Arrows’ plans for their upcoming tyre test at the Circuit
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