Is Mick Schumacher exiting F1? The report that F1 racing enthusiasts have been incessantly discussing after he posted about his exit from Haas.
The announcement of Schumacher’s departure comes as no shock, as the sources initially indicated several months ago that the team would not keep him, and he was expected to be removed from Ferrari’s young driver program.
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— Mick Schumacher (@SchumacherMick) November 17, 2022
Gunther Steiner, team principal, persisted in claiming that no decision had been made and that Mick was still being considered for potential retention.
The decision left Mick seeking a new role in 2023, with the only potential F1 race seat remaining at Williams. Nevertheless, that is only feasible if Logan Sergeant fails to secure his super license in the final Formula 2 weekend in Abu Dhabi.
Mick will be an apparent contender for a reserve drive, potentially with various teams, while he has already been associated with Mercedes.
However, in the end, a series of costly collisions during Mick’s two years with Haas affected his team’s position.
He could only accomplish little with an unattended car alongside his counterpart Nikita Mazepin in 2021, but this year, he faced much more competitive racing challenges.
Mick’s teammate, Kevin, performed well with the car when he was clearly competitive in the initial races, but Mick failed to do the same.
Reckless crashes during qualifying in Saudia Arabia and the Monaco race did not assist Schumacher’s cause. Simultaneously, he also missed out on scoring points following a late collision with Sebastian Vettel in Miami.
What occurred to him and where is he headed?
Famed Formula F1 racer Michael Schumacher’s son, Mick Schumacher, joined Haas in 2021 and 2022 to realize his racing aspirations akin to his father.
Mick was always groomed to make his way onto the F1 grid as a member of the Ferrari Driver School, but his career suffered a setback when Haas declared the termination of their collaboration with Mick, leaving him without a spot on the grid for the 2023 season.
Mick, who is now a reserve driver for Mercedes and McLaren, is keen to secure a regular position.
He acknowledges that his well-known surname may be both an advantage and a burden in his racing career. While it has opened doors for him, it also means he is constantly under scrutiny and faces high expectations.
In the recent Netflix documentary ‘Drive To Survive Season 5’, Mick discussed the challenges he encounters as a Schumacher, stating that he always needs to prove himself on the racing track.
Despite the obstacles, Mick is resolute in his ambition to become a world champion and carry on his father’s legacy in the sport.
