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The long wait for fans is finally over! Haas-Ferrari closes the theater and officially announced Wednesday morning that Mick Schumacher will drive in Formula 1. The son of seven-time world champion Michael will make the American team at least in 2021.
It had long been clear that the 21-year-old Schumacher would find work with Haas. The team said goodbye to Magnussen and Grosjean from the beginning, Ilott and Shwartzman have already announced that they will stay in Formula 2, and Sergio Pérez said a week ago: “Red Bull or rest”. There really was only Schumi left.
Heartwarming scene at the Nürburgring: Mick Schumacher presents Hamliton with his father’s helmet(00:32)
Haas as the only option
There was also long speculation about a switch to Alpha-Sauber. But the Hinwilers confirmed Räikkönen and Giovinazzi as a driver duo for the upcoming World Cup weeks ago. Only the other associated team, Haas, remained for the Ferrari Academy Driver Schumacher.
«I always believed that this dream would come true! Driving for Haas next year is an incredible feeling. I couldn’t be happier, “Mick writes ecstatically on Twitter.
Romain Grosjean, who will continue to drive Haas until mid-December, wishes his successor every success. Geneva man on Instagram: “Welcome to Formula 1, Mick! You will be working with amazing people on this team. Take care of them and they will work for you day and night. ”
First, crown the F2 season
Schumacher becomes Nikita Mazepin’s teammate. Haas officially announced the 21-year-old Russian as a driver for the 2021 season on Tuesday.
First of all, the world champion son now has to crown his successful season in Formula 2. There he is 14 points ahead of Callum Ilott in the world championship standings, and in the remaining two races he is now seeking the title at Sachir. . (RB / leo)
