“So inconvenient”: Mick Schumacher’s test of patience

With his debut laps in the new Silver Arrow, Mick Schumacher has driven his share price on the Formula 1 rumor exchange to new heights. The fact that he was allowed to drive the Mercedes over a track for the first time before the Canadian Grand Prix also strengthened the 24-year-old's hunger for more than a permanent role as a noble reservist. “I had a great time and hopefully I’ll get back in the car at some point,” said Schumacher. After his tire test in Barcelona, speculation about future employers where he could be promoted to regular driver again flourishes.

Before the guest appearance in Montreal at the weekend, in which Schumacher will again only be a substitute, the media reported on Williams and the future Audi partner Sauber as possible interested parties. At Williams, US boy Logan Sargeant is not getting going. At Sauber, currently still operating as Alfa Romeo, a German driver could have good chances with Audi's entry. But none of this is really tangible.

Doors will open in 2025 “It's a difficult situation because the cockpits are taken away and I would like Mick to get a seat, he deserves that too,” said Mercedes team boss Toto Wolff recently Sky . And painted Schumacher's short-term prospects in rather dark colors. “The situation in 2024 is so unfavorable, in 2025 a few doors will open again,” said Wolff.

Mick Schumacher last drove in Formula 1 two years ago. © APA/afp / JOE KLAMAR

Two years as a marginal figure, as an observer in the garage and man for the carting work in the simulator – that would be a tough apprenticeship for the son of record world champion Michael Schumacher. After his two seasons as a regular at Haas, the US team did not extend his contract; the test driver job at Mercedes was still the best alternative. But before Schumacher was actually allowed to drive the car with the registration number W14 for the first time, it took almost half a year.

Only a little slower than the regular pilot "It was great. I learned a lot and had a lot of fun,” enthused Schumacher after the 152 laps in the test for tire manufacturer Pirelli. “This experience will definitely help me in my role. “I now understand better what I need to pay attention to and what I need to work on,” said Schumacher. The fact that he was only slightly slower in Barcelona than regular driver George Russell was noted closely in the industry.

“Mick has already become a valuable member of the team and his work in the simulator has proven useful in improving our lap times,” said boss Wolff, praising his protégé before the eighth round of the season on Sunday (20.00 p.m.) in Montreal.

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“So inconvenient”: Mick Schumacher’s test of patience

For Mick Schumacher, the role as Mercedes replacement is a test of patience. The recent praise from the team and test laps in the Silver Arrow fuel his hopes for a Formula 1 future.

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