Sebastian Vettel has announced his retirement from F1 and has named Mick Schumacher as his successor to the Aston Martin F1 team for 2023.
Sebastian Vettel formed a great friendship with his father Michael Schumacher early in his F1 career and was a strong supporter and mentor to his son Mick Schumacher as he rose through the ranks.
Ferrari Formula 1 contract driver, Formula 3 and European Formula 3 champion Mick Schumacher is entering his second season as a Formula 1 driver with the Haas Formula 1 team.
Mick Schumacher’s future with Haas F1 Team has been in question during a difficult start to 2022. Mick Schumacher has since recovered, but unlike his teammate Kevin Magnussen, a deal with the Haas F1 team for 2023 is not in jeopardy.
When asked if he would like to see Mick Schumacher replace him, Sebastian Vettel, who announced his retirement from F1 at the end of the 2022 season, said Wednesday when he informed the Aston Martin F1 team of his decision. He revealed that he had a brief discussion with team owner Lawrence Stroll about his seat.
“I spoke with Lawrence yesterday and told him that I am not going to continue,” said Vettel.
“We had a very short chat about what happens next. I have my own opinion.”
“I have a very high opinion of Mick. I’m very close to him so it’s not entirely objective. But I think he’s a great driver and a learner. Others stall. He keeps learning, even when he tries and stops progressing.
“I don’t know. It’s not for me to decide. If asked, I will not hesitate to give my opinion. But in the end, the team has to make that decision.”
Asked about Sebastian Vettel’s comments, Mick Schumacher said: “Of course I think there’s a lot going on here (Haas). So that’s my focus at the moment. We’ll see in the future. is”
“Never say never.”
“My focus right now is on Haas.”
Asked about what had already been agreed with either the Haas F1 team or Ferrari, Mick Schumacher said: “There are no vacancies at Ferrari, these are not filled. We will see what happens and will repeat. But if I feel the need to share it, I will share it when the time is right.”
Mick Schumacher, though relatively inexperienced compared to other speculated targets like Fernando Alonso and Daniel Ricciardo, is seen as a credible option for the Aston Martin F1 team.
Asked about Aston Martin F1 team seats on Thursday, Fernando Alonso said “all teams are options unless two drivers are signed”, but his priority remains the Alpine F1 team. emphasized that.
Asked if Sebastian Vettel’s decision made negotiations for 2023 more difficult, Fernando Alonso said: “It’s none of my business.”
Meanwhile, Daniel Ricciardo reiterated his commitment to fulfilling his current three-year McLaren contract, which ends at the end of 2023.
“Did you hear my interview last week?” said Daniel Ricciardo when asked about a possible move to the Aston Martin F1 team.
“I have no problem with that. Like I said last week, my future is clear and here I am.[マクラーレン]It is in”
Also questioned at the same press conference was Williams F1 driver Alexander Albon. Albon has not confirmed his deal beyond 2022, leaving the door open to Aston Martin F1.
“Aston Martin is a great team and obviously expanding as a team, but for now we need to focus on this year, let’s stop there,” Albon said.
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