Mick Schumacher, 21, will enter Formula 1 next season driving a Haas. Constantly compared to his illustrious father, Michael, seven times world champion, 91 Grand Prix victories and 68 pole positions, the young driver explained that this comparison did not bother him.”I’m okay with that, all these questions and comparisons with my dad don’t bother me. For me he is the best ever in this sport he gave his all for, I don’t see why I should to ignore “, confided Mick Schumacher in the columns of” Bild am Sonntag “. Michael Schumacher, 51, has been in a coma with a serious head trauma since December 29, 2013 following a skiing accident in Méribel. In September 2016, we learned that he could no longer walk or stand. His family and close entourage have since not communicated officially on his state of health. The Formula 1 season should resume, if the evolution of the coronavirus pandemic allows it, on March 21 in Australia. “It will be a very special moment in general,” admitted Mick Schumacher, Formula 2 champion this year, especially since he will then officially follow in his father’s footsteps. “With that on top of that, yes it will certainly be a very emotional moment, but I want to stay focused on my goals, my races and working with the team.” His mother Corinna played an important role in the evolution of Mick Schumacher. “She is my confidant number 1, my best counselor and it is always her whom I call first”, explained the son. “It was she, of course, who I first told Haas about his interest in joining F1. She was of course happy and told me that she had always known I would get there a day. That’s what happened. ” Another influential figure in Mick Schumacher’s career is his compatriot, ex-world champion, Sebastien Vettel. The two men know each other well and Vettel was not stingy with advice for Mick Schumacher. The two drivers will be face to face for the first time on the track next year. “I can’t wait to be there,” said Mick Schumacher. (Belga)
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