“This Is Embarrassing”: Mick Schumacher’s Fate Lies in Daniel Ricciardo’s Hands as Mercedes F1’s Unexpected Decision Leaves Fans Shell-Shocked

The 2o23 grid of the Formula 1 championships could be a very interesting prospect. That being said, recently some news has been uncovered that could mean that the reserve driver market is also in for a crazy turn of events.

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Mick Schumacher’s situation with Haas is as complicated as it can get. But as it turns out, there is yet another twist in the tale coming. Mick Schumacher has fired an ultimatum toward the American team. And if this is true, it could have implications on a fellow F1 driver, too.

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There have been rumors circulating that, other than Daniel Ricciardo, the German ace Mick Schumacher might also be in the running for a 2023 Mercedes reserve driver seat. Irrespective of the substance, he has used this claim as a bargaining chip with the American team. Fans were actually divided by this news about Schumacher.

Fans react as Mick Schumacher to intensify Mercedes rumors

You’d expect Formula 1 fans to adore Mick Schumacher. That being said, as soon as the news broke that Schumacher was in fact in the running for a Mercedes reserve role, F1 fans stormed Twitter to share their reactions. And it isn’t all positive.

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Let’s take a look at just a few of the fan reactions for this Mick Schumacher news breaking out.

#AMuS reports that Mick Schumacher (in case the Haas seat is going to Hülkenberg) is the second choice (after Ricciardo) for Mercedes for the reserve driver role. Daniel has not yet decided whether he takes the role at Mercedes or Red Bull.https://t.co/zkZhGez9Y6

— tami. (@Vettelectlerc) November 10, 2022

Omg stop. The copium from Schumacher fans I swear. He isn’t that good. He’s getting dropped by one of the worst teams on the grid.

— Louis (@1tweet4mamkind) November 10, 2022

That being said, not all the responses to this news were downright negative. Some F1 fans were actually excited at the prospect of Schumacher plying his trade at a top team. There were plenty of supportive and positive tweets as well.

But if this piece of news is true, then what about Daniel Ricciardo? As it turns out, the Honey Badger was strongly in contention to grab that empty reserve driver spot at the Silver Arrows for 2023 as to boost his 2024 F1 chances. Fans had the same question on their minds.

This what I thought was gonna happend I think merc would want mick over Daniel as reserve …. https://t.co/edfNNIZ34S

— Bee

(unhinged) ITS RACE WEEK (@beeisnottoobusy) November 11, 2022

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Schumacher in a Mercedes? Where have I seen that before

— Luke



(@ElPredestinato) November 10, 2022

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Now that both Mick Schumacher and Daniel Ricciardo are in the running for the 2023 Mercedes reserve driver role, who do you think deserves it more? Is it the pacey German or our beloved Honey Badger?