Formula 1 drivers go through a series of physical and mental exercises to deal with the high adrenaline levels of an F1 car. Of course, every driver has their own strategies in order to concentrate during a race. Similarly, Mick Schumacher has one too, and it seems to be working well.
The son of seven-time world champion Michael Schumacher joined the Haas F1 team on the F1 grid for the current 2021 season.
And for every driver who makes a leap into F1 from other racing series, an upturn in mental work is a basic requirement. This is due to the massive increase in speed, G-force and the decrease in grip.
In the midst of such a significant change, Mick revealed the strategy he prefers to focus on the track during the race.
What did Mick Schumacher say?
As reported by Sport1, the young German made it clear that talking to yourself was one of the most helpful strategies for staying focused at the wheel.
“Someone once told me that it is very helpful to talk to yourself in the car. When I first heard that, I thought, “Hm, that sounds weird.” But it’s actually very, very helpful, ”said the F1 newcomer. (Translated from German with Google Translate)
Formula 1 F1 – Bahrain Grand Prix – Bahrain International Circuit, Sakhir, Bahrain – Haas’ Mick Schumacher during the press conference FIA / Handout via REUTERS
The German may have joined the F1 paddock in hopes of occasionally scooping top 10 finishes during his rookie season. However, the reality does not seem to help his desire. Haas just looked like a midfield.
To make matters worse, both rivals, Alfa Romeo and Williams, saw performance growth allowing the American team to race alone at the bottom of the field.
I speak to fully concentrate again: Mick
The Schumacher Jr. spoke about how talking to himself has helped him over the years in racing.
“When you are able to talk to yourself, you can always come back to your own thoughts. You can go through different problems. And so it helps me when I talk to myself to concentrate fully again, “said Mick.
Formula 1 F1 – tests before the season – Bahrain International Circuit, Sakhir, Bahrain – Haas’ Mick Schumacher in action testing REUTERS / Hamad I Mohammed
Overall, Mick seems to be taking the right steps to improve his performance on the track. So this season could be a learning curve for Germans.
But how different will Mick Schumacher develop by 2022? Will he manage to impress his dream F1 team Ferrari sooner than expected?
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