Mick Schumacher is leaving Ferrari for one of many groups his father raced for.
Mercedes introduced on Thursday that Schumacher would be the reserve driver for 2023, following Lewis Hamilton and George Russell.
He was racing in Formula One with the Ferrari-powered Haas.
“I take it as a new start, and I am excited and grateful to Toto (Wolf, Mercedes team principal) and everyone involved for the trust they put in me,” Schumacher stated.
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premium“F1 is a very fascinating world, and you never stop learning, so I look forward to gaining more knowledge and putting all my efforts to the benefit of the Mercedes team.” The transfer ends Schumacher’s four-year affiliation with Ferrari, the group for which his father Michael Schumacher received 5 Formula One titles.
Michael additionally drove for Mercedes from 2010–12.
“Mick is a talented young driver and we are delighted to have him in the team,” stated Wolff.
“We also know that with two years’ experience of racing in Formula One under his belt, he will be ready to step into the car at short notice to replace Lewis or George if the need arises.” The transfer got here two days after Ferrari introduced Friedrich Vasser as its new group principal, changing Mattia Binotto.
“Scuderia Ferrari and Mick Schumacher have mutually decided not to extend their collaboration,” Ferrari stated.
The 23-year-old Schumacher joined Ferrari’s younger driver program in 2019 and competed for 2 seasons in Formula Two with the Prema Racing group. He received three races and secured the 2020 title.
Mick Schumacher then made his Formula One debut with Haas and began 43 races however scored solely 12 factors. His high finishes this yr have been sixth on the Austrian Grand Prix and eighth on the British GP. He was additionally Ferrari’s reserve driver.
“The Scuderia Ferrari thanks Mick for these four years and the many kilometers he has covered, and wishes him the best of luck for the future,” Ferrari stated.
With inputs from TheIndianEXPRESS
