The ‘apprenticeship’ season is over. Now, for Mick Schumacher, begins the steepest mountain to climb, the one in which holds and mitigating are no longer allowed. Having discreetly passed his rookie year, the German from Haas is ready to face his second year in the Circus. The debut was not easy, with a car like the VF-21 which in fact allowed its two drivers to be able to fight almost exclusively with each other in the race. In this ‘derby’ the 2020 F2 champion came out clearly the winner from the comparison with Nikita Mazepin, also taking away the satisfaction of landing twice in Q2 in qualifying.
In 2021, however, it was not all pink and white for the German son of art, who on several occasions forced too much, becoming the protagonist of several accidents that cost several million euros in damage to Gunther Steiner’s team. Such mistakes will certainly be less tolerated starting in March, when the new F1 season starts. Haas has invested heavily in VF-22 and especially in renewed technical regulation, which should help the Kannapolis team reduce the gap with the other mid-pack teams. Speaking with the German TV Sky Deutschland, Schumacher said he was aware that 2022 could be a key year for his career. In addition to driving for Haas, the German will also be a reserve driver for Ferrari.
“My goal this year is to be as far ahead as possible with Haas – clarified Mick Schumacher – what will happen in the future, we will see. Of course it also depends on what happens this year with Haas. If I do well there, let’s hope next year goes in the right direction. It would be great to drive a Ferrari on a race weekendbut the main focus is on the Haas. If Ferrari needs support, obviously I’m there “he concluded.
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