Mick Schumacher is part of the renowned Ferrari driver academy. The German driver spent his rookie year in the sport with Haas. But for the 2022 season, Schumacher Jr. has been given the responsibility of being the reserve driver for the Italian team.
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So if the Maranello squad need the 22-year-old, Haas will bring in Pietro Fittipaldi. The Brazilian is already a reserve driver for the American team, and team boss Guenther Steiner has spoken about his role at Haas.
Fittipaldi will stand in for Mick Schumacher should a situation arise
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The German driver is the son of Formula 1 legend Michael Schumacher. So it’s no surprise that the entire F1 community would like to see the Schumacher name in Ferrari again. Now in 2022 that dream seems to be a reality as Mick has agreed to share the role of reserve driver with Antonio Giovinazzi.
Seeing that Haas needs a driver when Schumacher is behind the wheel at Ferrari, Steiner has spoken out about Fittipaldi. As quoted by Motorsport.com, the team principal said: “I’m happy for Mick. We spoke openly with Mattia about it and tried to find a good way for everyone.”
BAHRAIN, BAHRAIN – APRIL 2: Mick Schumacher of Germany and Scuderia Ferrari SF90 exit the garage during Bahrain F1 testing at the Bahrain International Circuit in Bahrain, Bahrain. (Photo by Lars Baron/Getty Images)
“Ultimately, being a partner is part of it and part of what we agree on. Pietro will be very happy about that. But when you have a fast car you need an experienced driver and Pietro is very experienced. He’s done a good job for us too.
“Nevertheless, if you look at the reserve driver stats, the likelihood of the reserve driver driving the car is very, very low. But if it should be necessary, that’s not a problem for us,” he concluded. (Translated from Turkish via Google)
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What are the German’s expectations for his second season in Formula 1?
After winning the F2 title in 2020, Schumacher advanced to the F1 grid. Mick has penned with the American-owned team for the 2021 season. Although Schumacher Jr. is widely regarded as a talented driver, he failed to impress in his rookie season due to the fact that he had a lackluster car.
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However, there is still hope for Mick’s second Formula 1 season as he recently stated that Haas’ challenger for 2022 looks promising and he has high expectations for the team for the upcoming season.
Formula One F1 – Russian Grand Prix – Sochi Autodrom, Sochi, Russia – September 26, 2021 Mick Schumacher von Haas during the race REUTERS/Anton Vaganov
Speaking to Motorsport.com, Mick said: “The car is looking very positive from what I can see and hear. So I have high expectations. Hopefully they will live up to my expectations at the track next year.”
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What are your expectations for the 22-year-old as he prepares for his second season on the grid? Let us know what you think in the comment section below.
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