A Schumacher will be seen in the F1 paddock after a long time, and this time it is 21-year-old Mick Schumacher’s turn. The young German, who is also a graduate of the Ferrari Drivers’ Academy, will team up with Haas for the 2021 campaign.
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Although he eventually joined the American team, ‘Schumi Junior’ was reportedly also linked to another F1 team. By the way, it is precisely this team that offered him a free training trip in his car – Alfa Romeo.
The technical director of the Hinwil-based team, Jan Monchaux, has now said that the team has considered Mick for 2021. Undoubtedly, this would also have been a promising driver and team combination to look out for.
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There was certainly a thought, said Monchaux
Monchaux explained: “There was certainly a thought. But we don’t decide whether Mick will get a chance with us. “(Translated via Google Translate)
Alfa Romeo and Haas have been customer teams for some time as they are linked to the main Scuderia Ferrari team. Therefore, the management of the Italian giants ultimately believed that Schumacher’s development could best be served with the latter.
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“In the end, Ferrari decided differently. Ferrari and Alfa. Certainly also has reasons with the sponsorship. The Alfa brand that might prefer an Italian in the car, ”concluded Monchaux.
After much speculation, Alfa Romeo kept its existing partnership of Kimi Räikkönen and Italian driver Antonio Giovinazzi for 2021. Even so, Mick could have easily got behind the wheel of the team’s C41 car in this campaign.
Mick Schumacher will try to gain some F1 experience with his new team
During his pursuit of the F2 title, both Schumacher and Callum Ilott had been given the opportunity to drive in the first free practice session. Ultimately, the weather played spoilsport at the Nürburgring, and the chance never materialized.
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BAHRAIN, BAHRAIN – APRIL 2: Mick Schumacher from Germany and Scuderia Ferrari SF90 leave the garage during an F1 test in Bahrain at the Bahrain International Circuit in Bahrain, Bahrain. (Photo by Lars Baron / Getty Images)
Now, however, Mick is entering a good environment in which he can learn a lot under team boss Günther Steiner. Granted, his first goal would be to get a grip on the Premier Division among other goals.
Ferrari has some big plans for the 21-year-old German, but he has to show the initiative and enthusiasm to achieve in F1. However, for the time being, his focus would be on adapting to life in Haas.
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