The dream is over: Schumacher quits Formula 1

2 years as a regular driver for Haas, 2 years as a test and reserve driver: The record of the 25-year-old son of record world champion Michael Schumacher in the premier class of motorsport is manageable, a comeback at some point is practically impossible.

The two years with the German Mercedes team have undoubtedly made him a more experienced racing driver, said Mick Schumacher in a statement from the Silver Arrows on Thursday: "But it is hard to watch these cars in the race without sitting in the cockpit yourself."

No option as Hamilton's successor Mercedes at least gave Mick Schumacher a contract as a test and reserve driver. Team boss Toto Wolff also publicly praised Schumacher's qualities and said of his impending departure: "Both in his time in Formula 1 and this year in his performances in the World Endurance Championship, we have seen that he is a driver of incredible caliber who deserves to compete in the best championships." Schumacher worked for Haas for two years, but had to endure a lot of criticism. © APA/afp / HAMAD I MOHAMMED

However, Mick Schumacher was not an option to succeed Lewis Hamilton after this season at the Silver Arrows. Instead, Wolff, who can well imagine Valtteri Bottas returning as a reserve driver, is relying on the 18-year-old Italian Formula 1 rookie Kimi Antonelli. All other options have also been dashed this season. Even at Alpine. After a comparison test, the French decided on the Australian rookie Jack Doohan.

Cockpits for Colapinto and Bortoleto – but not for Schumacher Mercedes partner Williams did not even have a short-term assignment when the team parted ways with Logan Sargeant during the season. Argentinian Franco Colapinto is driving there instead. The designated second German works team Audi will be using Brazilian Formula 1 debutant Gabriel Bortoleto alongside Mick Schumacher's compatriot Nico Hülkenberg from next year.

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The dream is over: Schumacher quits Formula 1

Even the highest praise from the current boss is of no use; after many setbacks, Mick Schumacher is leaving Formula 1 completely after this season.

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