Mick Schumacher says he learned from early mistakes on his first two Grand Prix weekends and is looking forward to the first double header of the season.
After a spin at his debut Grand Prix in Bahrain, there was a tough race under difficult conditions in Imola, in which the young German spun and hit the wall under safety car conditions.
But he says mistakes are only human – especially for young newbies.
When faced with a question that used words to determine whether he was being criticized less than other drivers because of his rookie status, or whether he was being treated with kid gloves after his Imola incident in the paddock, he took his time to form an answer on how it will continue this season.
“Of course I decided not to make a mistake,” Schumacher told reporters before the Portuguese Grand Prix. “I had to decide in milliseconds whether I wanted to hit the wall from the front or the side. I chose Frontal. That way I was able to continue the race.
“I don’t feel like I am being overly criticized, but neither am I treated with children’s gloves. Ultimately, I don’t want to make mistakes, but they still happen, especially with us newbies. We are people and not machines.
“I’ve now driven two race weekends, had tests and some time in the car. Now Formula 1 is no longer a stranger to me, but my new home. Now I can allow myself to push myself to my limits because I know how the car reacts and how I can catch it.
“But it is important that I get to the limit early, preferably in the first or second training session, so that we can make changes in the third training session. If you are always 95 percent in practice and 100 percent only in qualifying, but then the rear wheel stops there, it is too late. “
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The first double-headed ball of the F1 season will take place in Portugal and Spain, where races will be held on consecutive weekends. Haas team boss Günther Steiner said that Schumacher’s work ethic and attitude towards his colleagues were “remarkable”, and in this sense the young German is already enjoying spending more time with his racing team.
“I am now looking forward to the double races, because that way I can spend even more time with my mechanics,” says Schumacher. “We have grown together a lot. They are extremely fun to work with and to spend free time with. They teach me how the car works, how some of the components are put together, because that’s what interests me too.
“You can also see it that way – I’m sitting in a Formula 1 car, you can’t misjudge that. Of course, it’s faster than anything else you can think of. No layperson can get an idea of what a beautiful and – sorry – great feeling it is to sit in such a car.
“For me it is important to always be 100 percent motivated and to get the most out of myself.”
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