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Mick Schumacher makes a special request to Max Verstappen’s Dutch F1 fans


Mick Schumacher makes a special request to Max Verstappen's Dutch F1 fans

Formula 1 returns to the Dutch Grand Prix in Zandvoort after 36 years. Everyone, including the drivers and fans, looks forward to seeing modern F1 cars on an old-school circuit like Zandvoort. Fans are expected to come in large numbers to support Max Verstappen. But Haas driver Mick Schumacher made a special request to the fans at the weekend.

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Schumacher said he is really looking forward to driving an F1 car on the track. He acknowledged that the crowd will support Heimheld Max Verstappen but said he hoped they would show respect for other drivers as well.

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So, dear fans, please hold back a little: Mick Schumacher

As reported by Speedweek, the Haas F1 driver mentioned the orange army can cause a stir on the track. The orange flare pistols are also a problem for drivers in Belgium.

Formula 1 F1 – Dutch Grand Prix – Circuit Zandvoort, Zandvoort, Netherlands – September 2, 2021, Mick Schumacher von Haas walks the REUTERS / Benoit Tessier track before the race

“I hope that the fans will hold back a little, because in Belgium the smoke was blowing on the track. It smells bad and the smell stays in the car. So, dear fans, please hold back a little. “, Said Schumacher while asking the fans.

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The German driver is hoping for an exciting weekend in Zandvoort

Mick Schumacher is one of the few drivers who has raced on the Zandvoort circuit in recent years. He drove in Formula 4 and Formula 3 on the track. He has gotten some decent results as he has been on the podium on his previous visits.

“My memories are pretty positive,” said Mick about the race in Zandvoort.


Mick Schumacher makes a special request to Max Verstappen’s Dutch F1 fans
Formula 1 F1 – Hungarian Grand Prix – Hungaroring, Budapest, Hungary – July 30, 2021, Mick Schumacher von Haas in action during training REUTERS / Florian Goga

“Zandvoort is a real shot and grain railway, and although the line has been modernized, it still has the old school flair. It will be something special to drive a Formula 1 car here, ”said Haas driver.

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Like every driver, Mick is looking forward to driving the F1 cars in the banked turns of the track. “I’ve never driven anything like this before, that’s new territory for me. I’m excited to see what can be done when choosing the line, ”said the German.

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Schumacher would have wished for a significantly improved performance at the Dutch Grand Prix. He hopes to overtake as many drivers as possible and fight for points.

How is the Schumacher fair in Zandvoort? Let us know.

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