Heidfeld annoyed by Schumacher hype

“It is clear that everyone hopes that the next Schumacher will come along and he will also be successful. From the outside, I think that’s a bit exaggerated,” explains Heidfeld in an interview with the German news media Sport1. For example, even smaller overtaking maneuvers would be treated disproportionately and comparisons would always be made with his father Michael Schumacher.

Although Nick Heidfeld thinks it's good that there are positive reports about the young talent, who still has no points, the puppy protection would be more damaging to Schumacher in the long run. “But Mick can’t do anything about that. Of course I think it's better that there is positive reporting than that it is picked on. But of course there is a danger that this will change at some point.” Hamilton finally has an opponent again Heidfeld also spoke about the duel for the World Cup between Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton. The Red Bull driver is currently 12 points ahead of the seven-time world champion. Heidfeld is enthusiastic about Hamilton's new challenger: “He is an exceptional talent. He does things on the track where you just have to take your hat off and think: This is already extraordinary. And he has a very strong self-confidence, which is extremely important for every athlete.” Can he unseat Lewis Hamilton? © APA/afp / NICOLAS TUCAT

The fact that the British motorsport giant has finally found a serious opponent again makes him equally positive: “It is the most important thing of all that Lewis has an opponent on equal terms again.” Who will ultimately win the duel for the title remains to be seen However, Heidfeld cannot get it out of his mouth. Rather, he once again underlined Hamilton's exceptional role: “He can always pull something special out of the hat under pressure and deliver his full performance. Of course he's happy to take all the titles, but in the end it's a lot more fun than if he had hardly any opponents. You also have the feeling that Lewis is igniting the turbo again this year.”

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Heidfeld annoyed by Schumacher hype

Former Formula 1 driver Nick Heidfeld spoke about the World Cup duel between Hamilton and Verstappen, but also criticized the puppy protection for Mick Schumacher. “It’s hyped up like it’s the greatest thing in the world.”

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