(Photo : ANDREJ ISAKOVIC/AFP through Getty Images) Mercedes’ German reserve driver Mick Schumacher (C) is seen within the pits earlier than the primary follow session of the Bahrain Formula One Grand Prix on the Bahrain International Circuit in Sakhir on March 3, 2023.
Mercedes staff principal Toto Wolff is grateful for reserve driver Mick Schumacher’s contributions for the staff this season.
Mercedes boss Toto Wolff is each proud and grateful to Mick Schumacher for his contribution 🤩#F1 #TotoWolff #mickschumacher pic.twitter.com/6oLcUTHcpq
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Despite not having a seat this 12 months, the 24-year-old has been a visual presence within the paddock every Grand Prix weekend.
Woff is comfortable to have a mature, profitable, and skilled Formula 1 driver supporting the staff.
“In the simulator with his feedback, that is of tremendous advantage. At some of the European Grands Prix, having him on the sim overnight [on Friday] and providing data for Saturday is a super advantage for us,” the Mercedes chief stated.
Wolff praised Schumacher’s work ethic on the German outfit’s base in Brackley, England. He stays assured in Schumacher’s driving talents if he can be referred to as upon to face in for Lewis Hamilton or George Russell in a race.
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The son of seven-time champion Michael Schumacher was left and not using a seat for the 2023 season after Haas changed him with Nico Hulkenberg.
He was additionally launched by the Ferarri Driver Academy on the finish of 2022. Schumacher served as Scuderia Ferrari’s reserve driver in 2022 apart from being one of many main drivers for Haas. He drove the well-known pink automobile on a number of events for testing,
Schumacher’s father Michael gained 5 consecutive world titles for the Prancing Horse outfit from 2000 to 2004.
Mick was confirmed as Mercedes’ sole reserve driver in December 2022, and he’s additionally certainly one of 5 reserve drivers for McLaren this season, which means he also can rise up for Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri if required.
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