Mercedes announced Thursday that Mick Schumacher would join the team as its reserve driver in 2023, reuniting the legendary racing name with the Brackley-based team
would join the team as its reserve driver in 2023, reuniting the legendary racing name with the Brackley-based team.
“Mick is a talented young driver and we’re delighted to have him join the Team,” team principal Toto Wolff said. “He is a hard worker, has a calm and methodical approach and is still hungry to learn and improve as a driver. These are all important qualities, and we’re excited for him to help us develop the W14.
Just before the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix weekend, Haas announced it was parting ways with Schumacher after the 2022 campaign, and Nico Hulkenberg would take his place. Then,“mutually decided” to part ways. The 23-year-old has been part of the Ferrari Driver Academy since 2019, and as an FDA driver, he competed in Formula Two for two seasons, capturing the ’20 title.
At the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, outgoing Ferrari team boss Mattia Binotto was asked about Schumacher’s status with the FDA, and he started by complimenting the young driver. “Mick, first, is a great driver. I think he has always progressed through his career and I think he has as well progressed during the current season. If you look back how he started, where he is ending, I think he has shown that he’s capable of progressing,” Binotto said, per
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