The pressure slowly but surely has been building on Mick Schumacher. The young German driver has the car to showcase his potential and score some points, but he keeps crashing in the 2022 season. He is now facing criticism from a lot of people, including Two-time World Rally Champion Walter Röhrl.
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The German motorsport icon mentioned F1 is brutal and cold, which might end up being too much for the young Schumacher. Mick has had two major crashes this season. Moreover, he is yet to open his points tally.
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Former Rally champion criticizes Haas F1 driver Mick Schumacher
Rohrl revealed Mick does not have the same level of talent as his 7-time F1 world champion father Michael Schumacher. He also pointed out that his teammate’s form has also been a thorn for Schumacher and his deficiencies in the car.
“This is currently bitter for Mick Schumacher, because Kevin Magnussen, who returned to Formula 1 after a year’s break, has him well under control. That puts additional pressure on him, brings explosiveness to the team, and doesn’t make it any easier,” said Rohrl.
Formula One F1 – Miami Grand Prix – Miami International Autodrome, Miami, Florida, U.S. – May 7, 2022 – Haas’ Mick Schumacher during qualifying pool via REUTERS/Brendan Smialowski
“He just has way too many accidents at the moment, all of which cost a lot of money. If nothing comes, they will not continue indefinitely. Formula 1 is brutal and cold,” said the former rally champion. (translated using Google)
While many have been quick to criticize the Haas driver, he got some support from 4-time world champion and mentor Sebastian Vettel. The Aston Martin driver came to the aid of the young German and asked the media to take it easy on him.
Sebastian Vettel defends the German driver amidst his 2022 struggles
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The former world champion who has been in the sport for over 16 years defended Mick. He commented he was happy that Schumacher was fine after his big crash in Monaco and that the media should leave him alone.
Formula One F1 – United States Grand Prix – Circuit of the Americas, Austin, Texas, U.S. – October 21, 2021, Haas’ Mick Schumacher and Aston Martin’s Sebastian Vettel play Jenga in the paddock ahead of the Grand Prix REUTERS/Brian Snyder
“The most important thing is that he’s fine. I have no doubt that he can do more than he’s showing right now. But I think you have to leave him alone for a bit,” said Vettel.
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It is nice to see that the world champion is vouching for the talent of the German driver. All Mick needs is a clean weekend where he can score some points and build on that momentum.
