We are just a week away from seeing the legendary duo of Sebastian Vettel and Mick Schumacher at the 2022 Race of Champions.
The 2022 Race of Champions has some iconic names on its grid. The likes of Valtteri Bottas, Mika Häkkinen, David Coulthard and Jamie Chadwick will all take part in this event.
However, it’s no secret that F1 fans around the world will be paying attention to just one team on February 5th. Team Germany will consist of four-time world champion Sebastian Vettel and rising star of the sport, Mick Schumacher. The two drivers are probably the most popular duo in the starting field for fans.
Vettel started his racing career with Mick Schumacher’s father Michael and guided him through the stages. The 34-year-old has openly said the Formula 1 legend was his hero growing up. Now that his son Mick is gaining a foothold in F1, Vettel has taken on the responsibility of mentoring and being there for him.
Next weekend Mick and Seb will get together at @RaceOfChampions in Sweden 
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— Haas F1 Team (@HaasF1Team) January 29, 2022
The two spend a lot of time on and off the track. So when it was announced that they would be representing Germany at RoC 2022 in Pite Havsbad, the response was overwhelmingly positive.
The fact that Vettel is working with a member of the Schumacher family is not new. The duo of Michael Schumacher and Sebastian Vettel won six RoC titles for Team Germany from 2007 to 2012.
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Sebastian Vettel will miss Michael Schumacher’s presence at RoC 2022
Vettel and Mick Schumacher will look to bring glory to Team Germany in a week. However, the former Red Bull driver painfully admitted that he will miss the elder Schumacher’s presence in Sweden.
“It is very sad and a pity that Michael is not there to watch us. I would have liked to have told him it’s time to step down and let Mick take over!” said Vettel.
They were teammates on Saturday…
But @SchumacherMick eliminates Vettel in the Race of Champions! 
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— Formula 1 (@F1) January 20, 2019
Vettel and Mick Schumacher took part in this event in 2019. At this edition in Mexico, the duo narrowly missed out on victory, finishing P2. Schumacher wants to make sure they go home with the trophy this time but insists his main goal will be to have fun.
“I think that two years ago in Mexico we came very close to winning. So it’s time to try and win,” said the Haas rider.
“And of course, as Seb said, I think it’s just about having fun, driving some nice cars and also enjoying the free time and the off-season in a way, but still doing what we love and this is racing.”
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