From Haas to Hope: Mick Schumacher's Quest for F1 Redemption
Sep.1 - Mick Schumacher admits he might need to start to contemplate a plan-B in the event that his return to the Formula 1 grid doesn't work out.
The German insists that, after being dumped by Haas at the end of last year, he has improved by serving as Mercedes' official reserve and simulator driver in 2023.
"When I go back to a team as a regular driver, I now know exactly where I have to start to develop the car," he told DPA news agency ahead of the Italian GP.
However, the 24-year-old admits that his plans to re-launch his F1 race career are ambitious, with other similarly-ousted drivers like Nyck de Vries and Nicholas Latifi deciding to leave motorsport rather than push for returns.
"It doesn't matter what phase of your life you are in, you can never be sure that it will work out the way you imagine," Schumacher admits.
The most realistic team for his potential return seems to be Williams, where rookie Logan Sargeant has struggled this year.
The Mercedes-powered team is also now run by former Mercedes strategy boss James Vowles, who remains close to Schumacher's boss at Mercedes, Toto Wolff.
Wolff said at Monza: "Mick deserves to be on the grid."
Schumacher, though, acknowledges that it might not work out.
"Of course you think about what to do if your plans don't work out," he said.
"But it's still important to me that I continue to give everything for it. If it's the case that it doesn't work out, I'd have to think about what to do then."
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Mick certainly needs a Plan B! Hypothetically, if Sargent lost his Williams drive, and Mick managed to secure it, he would be overshadowed by Alex Albon!
With virtually no vacant seat available until probably 2026, or 2025 at best, he needs to look at other motor racing opportunities. Maybe WEC or DTM. I am sure America would love him, especially with his heritage. Indycar?
Smokey, I think that Mick's Plan B is working his sister's horse ranch in Texas. lol IMO, he will be in a Williams soon and we will have to see if Albon outperforms him. Again, IMO, even bet either way.
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Mick was seen during the summer break at Cavender Boot Shop in San Antonio shopping for belt buckles and boot cut jeans. Hopefully, just for his visit to Gina's ranch. Now leave me alone, Shrop'....I'm an MSC fan and no amount of your trolling me will change that. :)
Big discounts available at Caven until ends 4/9, i got three pairs of boots 30% off, get em while you can.
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