Mick Schumacher named reserve driver for Mercedes F1 in 2023[F1-Gate.com]

Mick Schumacher has been announced as Mercedes F1’s reserve driver for 2023.

Mick Schumacher fought two seasons with the Haas F1 team, but the team has decided to replace Schumacher with Nico Hulkenberg in 2023.

Following the news of Mick Schumacher’s departure from the Haas F1 team, Mercedes F1 team principal Toto Wolff underlined the link between the Schumacher family and Mercedes and said frankly “I want to take care of it.”

Mick Schumacher’s father, seven-time F1 world champion Michael Schumacher, raced for Mercedes in sports cars and DTMs, spending three years at Mercedes between 2010 and 2012 before retiring from F1.

Mick’s uncle Ralf Schumacher and cousin David Schumacher also raced for Mercedes in various categories.

In Mercedes F1, Nick de Vries, who had been a reserve driver until last year, became AlphaTauri’s F1 driver, and Stoffel Vandoorne became Aston Martin’s reserve driver, leaving the Mercedes F1 driver role vacant. reserve.

Ferrari has also decided not to extend the Ferrari Driver Academy contract with Mick Schumacher. Schumacher has been scheduled since 2019 and was Scuderia Ferrari’s reserve driver for 2022.

Shortly after Ferrari’s announcement, Mercedes F1 announced Mick Schumacher as the team’s reserve driver for 2023.

Mercedes F1 team principal Toto Wolff said: “Mick is a talented young driver and we are delighted that he is joining the team. He is hungry to improve. These are all important attributes and we look forward to helping him develop the W14”.

“I also know that with two years of Formula 1 racing experience, I’m ready to get in the car to replace Lewis or George if the need arises.”

Commenting on his new role at Mercedes F1, Mick Schumacher said: “I am thrilled to be joining the Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team as reserve driver for 2023 and to contribute to their performance in this highly competitive and professional environment. I promise to do my best to do it,” he commented.

“I see this as a new beginning. I am excited and grateful to Toto and everyone involved for their trust in me. Formula 1 is a very fascinating world and I will never stop learning. Never, I want to absorb more knowledge and make more all for the benefit of the Mercedes team.”

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