Mick Schumacher, son of seven-time Formula 1 World Champion Michael Schumacher and the reigning Formula 2 champion, today took to the track in F1 machinery in an official Formula 1 session for the first time. It completes what has been a stellar 2020 for the young German, who will race in F1 for Haas in... Continue Reading →
Schumacher extends F2 championship lead
Mick Schumacher celebrates his Feature Race win in Sochi, Russia (Image: Ferrari) Ferrari Academy driver Mick Schumacher scored a win and a third place in Russia to move further ahead in the Formula 2 championship. With just 2 rounds remaining in the season, Schumacher is now the firm title favourite. If any doubt remained that... Continue Reading →
Mick Schumacher wins at Monza!
Ferrari Driver Academy driver Mick Schumacher, son of the great Michael Schumacher, took his first Formula 2 Feature Race victory yesterday in Italy after a blinding start from 7th on the grid. Schumacher is now 3rd in the Formula 2 standings, just 3 points off the championship lead. Starting 7th on the grid, Mick Schumacher... Continue Reading →
Is 2020 Mick Schumacher’s year?
Among the current Formula 2 drivers, one name stands out: Schumacher. The son of seven-time Formula 1 World Champion Michael Schumacher, Mick is in his second season of F2 and hoping to impress enough on track to be promoted to Formula 1 in the near future. While his name attracts attention easily, Schumacher's results are... Continue Reading →
Father-son world champions in F1
Like many occupations, motor racing tends to be a family affair. The children of professional racing drivers often become racing drivers themselves, to varying degrees of success. In very rare cases, both generations reach the pinnacle of their chosen racing categories. Let's have a look at how this has happened in Formula 1. In the... Continue Reading →