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MICHAEL SCHUMACHER’s son, Mick, could be set for an agonising end to his Formula One career after not being given a seat for next season, according to reports.
The 25-year-old has been attempting to follow in his father’s legendary racing footsteps having come through the ranks of the junior adaptations before joining Ferrari’s driver academy in 2019.
However, despite success in F2 and F3 formats, Schumacher struggled when he moved into the professional senior ranks with Haas where he raced for two seasons, finishing 19th and 16th before being let go.
The aspiring talent has been part of AMG Mercedes team this season as a reserve driver and was tipped for a permanent seat at Audi’s new team next year, but that now looks to be off, as reported by BILD.
Away from the track, Schumacher is part of a close family network that has kept dad, Michael’s personal life away from the private eye since he suffered a horror skiing accident 11 years ago alongside Mick.
The F1 legend won a record-breaking seven driver championship titles during an illustrious career in one of the world’s most dangerous sports, but has been receiving around-the-clock care ever since his accident.
Schumacher Sr is believed to have attended his daughter’s wedding that was held at the family’s £27 million mansion in Majorca with Mick also in attendance.
However, despite having so much going on away from the track, Mick was hoping to return to a main F1 birth next year with Audi during their debut season in the sport only for new boss Mattia Binotto to favour recruiting veteran Valterri Bottas instead.
Bottas – who previously helped Lewis Hamilton to several world titles at Mercedes – is believed to be wanted by Audi to partner Nico Hulkenberg despite failing to win a single point with Sauber and sitting bottom of the current F1 standings.
Red Bull team advisor Helmut Marko has been outspoken on the issue and believes Schumacher would be the better choice, stating: “I think Audi’s car will certainly not be a winning car next year. There would have been no pressure for Audi or for the driver. There would be a good comparison with Nico Hulkenberg.” – Mailonline.
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