Will we see Mick Schumacher in Formula 1 next season?
At least he doesn't make his new role less likely.
Munich – The chances that we will see Mick Schumacher in Formula 1 next season have increased again!
Despite losing his cockpit at Haas at the end of the year, Schumi Junior could soon be back in F1.
Because: The son of F1 legend Michael Schumacher will not only be available as a replacement driver for the Mercedes works team in the upcoming Formula 1 season.
McLaren will be able to call on @SchumacherMick as a reserve driver during the 2023 F1 season as part of our arrangement with Mercedes.
Welcome to the family, Mick.
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— McLaren (@McLarenF1) February 1, 2023
Mercedes and McLaren: Mick Schumacher gets a new role in Formula 1
The traditional racing team McLaren can also fall back on the services of the 23-year-old if necessary!
The confirmed the English on Wednesday.
Corresponding agreements with engine customers are quite common at Mercedes, and McLaren also gets its drive from the Silver Arrows.
With the team from Woking, Schumacher can be used if one of the regular drivers fails, in the new season it is Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri.
In addition, the German at McLaren will work with the new team boss Andrea Stella, the Italian was once his father Michael Schumacher's performance engineer at Ferrari.
Formula 1: Mick Schumacher could start at Mercedes and McLaren
At the end of 2022, Schumacher had lost his regular place at Haas.
The new season starts on March 5th in Bahrain. His main job is then as a reserve and development driver for Mercedes behind regular drivers Lewis Hamilton and George Russell.
Other Mercedes engine customers include Aston Martin and Williams.
Last year, Nyck de Vries, a replacement for the Silver Arrows, stepped in at Williams on short notice.
The Dutchman was so convincing that AlphaTauri recruited him as a regular driver for this year.
(sid/smk)