The moment Mick Schumacher paved his way into Formula 1 at the Nürburgring last year, he found an ally in the German compatriot and a four-time world champion, Sebastian Vettel. The Aston Martin driver was incredibly supportive of Mick and almost played the role of a mentor.
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And it looks like their relationship is strengthening day by day. The cameras capture the duo banging their fists before and after this season’s races.
Amid such a positive bond between the two, Schumacher Jr. opened up the role that Vettel plays in his personal life.
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Schumacher’s comments on Sebastian Vettel
In an interview with RTL, Mick announced that Vettel had given him advice that was also helpful in his private life. “Knowing that you always have someone who can give you advice that will help me not only here but in my private life is very important to me,” he said. (Translated from German with Google Translate)
In addition, Mick felt that Vettel’s advice and tips were “very helpful to him, especially in the early days. He has won four world championships so he has a lot of knowledge in the sport that can help me. “
Formula 1 F1 – Bahrain Grand Prix – Bahrain International Circuit, Sakhir, Bahrain – March 25, 2021 Haas’ Mick Schumacher during the FIA / Handout press conference via REUTERS
At first it looked like Mick could drive alongside Kimi Raikkonen in the 2021 season. Given the Finn’s experience, fans expected Mick to learn a lot from the one-time world champion.
In reality, however, his teammate turned out to be just another newcomer to Nikita Mazepin. Räikkönen’s place is now his former Ferrari team-mate Vettel. It will be interesting to see how the 33-year-old feeds his idol’s son in Formula 1.
Mick Schumacher not optimistic about 2021
It was undoubtedly a terrible start to the season for the Haas F1 team. In an epic fall, the American team is now alone at the bottom of the table.
So one could predict that Haas will somehow return to midfield this season. But that doesn’t seem too feasible, according to Mick.
Formula 1 F1 – Emilia Romagna Grand Prix – Autodromo Enzo and Dino Ferrari, Imola, Italy – April 17, 2021 Haas’ Mick Schumacher in action during the qualifying REUTERS / Jennifer Lorenzini
“Of course our car is not the most powerful. So we have to try to get the most out of what we have. I don’t want to be overly optimistic and then get a problem because we say we’re going into the points here, ”said Mick.
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“I think it’s better now to be a little pessimistic and then wonder that maybe we’re a little further ahead than we thought.”
Overall, Mick will try to secure a few points for himself and his team after 20 more races. But performance will not help him achieve the goal, since he also needs a touch of happiness.
So will Mick manage to get on the points table before the end of this season? Only time can tell.
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