His father Michael won five of his seven world championship titles (2000 to 2004) under the colors of the Italian team.
It is therefore difficult to deny the parentage last week when Mick Schumacher was inducted as a reserve driver for the Ferrari house for the next Formula 1 season.
In an interview with "Frankfurter Allgemeine", the 22-year-old athlete, who competes at Haas, spoke about this promotion. "I'm happy to look for the comparison with my father, although I prefer to chart my own course," said Mick Schumacher. I was told we look alike. I am in awe of the energy and strength my father used to win races and world championships. He could still be 100% focused. I really believe I inherited something along those lines. "
Schumacher's first season in the premier class turned out to be lackluster.
Neither failed nor really encouraging.
Just like his early career in the previous categories.
The German finished 19th and penultimate titular driver in the final standings and scored no points behind the wheel of his very weak car.
The best performance of the one who distinguished himself by his numerous accidents - more than four million euros in damage to his car - is a 12th place.
He "did well and progressed, not only in terms of consistency but also in speed," assured Ferrari boss Mattia Binotto.
"Take advantage of 2022 to apply for a large team"
Its ambitions are in any case assumed for 2022 and the years to come.
“We want a car up to the task, constantly fighting for points.
My dream is to play for the championship.
It's unrealistic, but if I didn't want it, I wouldn't be cut out for F1.
I also want to take advantage of 2022 to apply for a great team.
It's my aim.
"
Mick will replace the Ferrari owners if they are sick or injured during 11 of the 23 Grands Prix scheduled for next year, alternating with the Italian Antonio Giovinazzi.
The Scuderia tubs, however, should not become free immediately.
Monegasque driver Charles Leclerc is hired until the end of 2024. Spaniard Carlos Sainz Jr has signed until the end of 2022 and an extension is on track.
During his interview with the German press, the young shoot also referred to the documentary released last December by Netflix and devoted to his father: “They were attached to show his human side, in addition to his success.
I think it is very good.
But, at the same time, it was very difficult for me to watch it.
It shows how many feelings there are in this movie, and the emotions it causes.
Michael Schumacher has now been in a deep coma for more than eight years following a terrible skiing accident in Méribel.