Schumacher criticised for not commenting on current activism
Feb.26 - Mick Schumacher is flirting with controversy by refusing to comment on Lewis Hamilton and Formula 1's anti-racism messaging.
When asked about the current era of racial and environmental political activism championed by seven time world champion Hamilton, Schumacher told La Stampa newspaper: "No comment."
Immediately, some social media users slammed the Haas rookie.
"In the end, we won't remember the words of our enemies, we will remember the silence of our friends," one said.
Another added: "If you are neutral on these matters, you have chosen the side of the oppressor."
However, the 21-year-old also refused to answer a question about whether he has been able to speak with his famous father Michael about his forthcoming F1 debut.
"This is a private matter," the young German answered. "We should return to motorsport topics."
Schumacher does admit to talking with another German, his mentor Sebastian Vettel.
"Seb and I talk to each other regularly," Mick admitted. "He has a lot of experience and gives me advice. He's keeping an eye on me."
Finally, Schumacher admitted that his ultimate goal is to follow in the wheel-tracks of his father and Vettel by wearing red in Formula 1.
"I am very happy to be at Haas," Mick, who is currently in quarantine in Britain ahead of a visit to Haas, insisted. "I'm on my debut and I'd like to make the very best of it, then we'll see what the future has in store for me.
"Everything is unpredictable now, but I don't deny it - it would be a dream to drive a Ferrari like my father did."
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"the young German answered. "We should return to motorsport topics."" - Thank you Mick!!
I think his dad did not make a public fuss but gave large amounts to charity. So obviously
a caring person.
Jr should have an opinion on more than motor racing though.
Should a carpenter only have opinion and think about wood?
His opinion should be given no more importance than that of some random guy on the street. Hamilton's opinion? YAWN!!!
Good for him!!!! This BS "RACISM" environment is hurting not helping. Get over it!!!! Racism, YAWN!!!! Show me actual racism. I'm racist, you're racist, Hamilton is racist. That's nature folks, deal with it. Smh!!!!
criticised by social media users lol, im sure he doesnt care and no one cares, this shouldnt even be news...
Where is the friedem off speach,are we living in a Communist Cantry
Absolutely, you should be able to say whatever you want, Freedom of speech....So everyone is wrong even not commenting.....
there is is again .... CPL stirring up shit to SELL an article ...... really, get a life man! (and crawl out of Hamiltons u know what) .... maybe he's on the take from the Hamilton propaganda machine budget..... like a few others are said to be.
Good for Mick if he doesn't wanna comment so what. Like he said let's get back to motorsports topics. Sick of all the racism BS
Oops. The racists on here certainly got their panties in a twist lol. Y'all better get used to it being highlighted as doing so is not gonna let up so long as the Hammer is around.
As to the ignoramus that said everyone is racist, speak for yourself or your ilk of imbeciles, and not all roughly 8 billion people on this planet.
Lol. Right?
You are such a "RACIST"!!!!
I repeat, "Everybody is racist". Deal with it you racist.
Hamilton has no right to comment....Media trying to stir up shit, plus there all BLACK!!!
Maybe he's as empty headed as his supporters are here
It is interesting that being a private person is criticised so heavily these days. He is trying to stay away from the controversy. Wise young man. I wish him well.
What do you guys think a German is going to say? He is after all part of the master race and probably still cooks with gas. The fact that most of you are going into cardiac arrest over this story just shows how easily you get sucked in by click bait. Or are you worried that the black guy is going to possibly retire as the undisputed champion. Seriously there are better things in the sport to be getting upset about. Not everyone is racist “ Steve Harmon” but you sure as hell are!
"The Black Guy"? You really think of people that way? Why? What does race have to do with it? I feel sorry for racists like you. Smh
Your the one who said everybody is racist and if you had a few brain cells you would understand that my comment about The black Guy is how people like you view him. German cooking with gas didn’t bother you? Learn to read what is written I’m using the language you would understand. If Hamilton was white you and the rest of the KKK on here would be singing his praises but because he is the black guy you would rather a lynching.
Spoken like the obsessed RACIST you are. Just admit it you racist.
Good for you Mick. Be your own man.
Good for you Mick. Be your own man.