Mick Schumacher says he doesn’t regret signing the Haas F1 Team despite the “turbulent” week when teammate Nikita Mazepin was fired.
As a result of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Nikita Mazepin’s contract has been lifted with title sponsor Uralkali, and the Haas F1 Team is looking for a driver to partner with Mick Schumacher within two weeks before the start of the season. ..
Mick Schumacher, who made his F1 debut in the Haas F1 Team in 2021, ended the season without scoring points on a machine whose development had been stopped. Schumacher, who has entered his second season with the team, says he does not regret joining the team.
“I’m happy here and I’m on good terms with everyone,” Mick Schumacher told Bild.
“It’s great that only a second year driver can make a big impact on the development and setup of the car. I’m growing up with the team.”
Mick Schumacher said so a week after losing his teammates and the team’s biggest sponsor. Schumacher replied “turbulent” to the question of how he would explain the past week and a half.
“We tried to keep our focus on the race, of course, it wasn’t easy with all the terrible things in Ukraine,” said Mick Schumacher.
Haas F1 Team. The 2021 season was sacrificed in anticipation of the 2022 F1 regulation change. After the first test in Barcelona, Mick Schumacher said the first impression of the new VF-22 was “positive”.
“I think we can go further,” said Mick Schumacher.
“For example, we don’t know how good we really are until the first Race Week weekend in Bahrain, and whether it’s enough to be in the top third.”
“If you have a car that you’ve been developing over the last few months, it looks promising. We’ve worked hard and exchanged ideas almost continuously. We even gave the team a few days off. But not so many. We want to attack everyone. “
“If the car works the way we want, we can get results. The problem is the first race in Bahrain where every team puts the card on the table. All the lap times and impressions of the tests so far It ’s secondary. ”
Mick Schumacher thinks it was a year of learning, which could be positive for him, despite spending most of the 2021 season behind the grid.
“Of course, it was difficult last season because of the car, but there were also positive things like a duel with Max (Verstappen) in the race in Hungary.”
“We knew it wasn’t a year we could have great hopes for success. I finished in 16th place on average. Given what we had available, I think it was decent. So there was no doubt. I always knew that learning was important, and I was able to do it. “
Mick Schumacher says he is preparing for the 2022 season with the advantage of using 18-inch tires in the F2, but has not set goals for the next campaign.
“Thanks to F2, my knowledge of tires has improved a bit. We are already driving on 18-inch rims. That year I was able to win the championship. It worked really well at the time. , Other drivers will catch up soon. “
“Everyone on the team is very motivated. It’s important to take advantage of this atmosphere and get good results, but the goal needs to be set a bit higher than it really is. That’s how it stays hungry. “
“We haven’t set anything this season so far. We have to wait to get used to the car sooner. After the second test, we have a pretty clear idea of what’s waiting for this season. You should get it. “
This year, Scuderia Ferrari reserve driver Mick Schumacher said he is working to present their best version so that everyone on the F1 grid can race for the best team.
“I’m glad my performance last season was rewarded as a Ferrari reserve seat, but my focus is on Haas and this year. I have to do it here. What’s next? It will be clear if it will happen. “
“Ultimately it’s important every season. For drivers driving Ferrari, Mercedes and Red Bull. Performance is everything in F1. If you don’t bring it, you won’t be able to participate in F1 for a long time.”
However, Mick Schumacher does not deny that running on Scuderia Ferrari is his dream, and says he will be able to cope with the pressure to perform behind his father Michael Schumacher.
“The pressure won’t be that great. Ferrari is the dream of every driver. It’s the oldest and biggest team in F1.”
“Everyone wants to drive for a prancing horse”
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