F1: Mick Schumacher takes first Ferrari drive in Bahrain testing to follow in father Michael Schumacher’s footsteps
The son of the seven-time world champion is making his debut for the Scuderia after becoming the European F3 champion last year
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Your support makes all the difference.Mick Schumacher has driven his first laps for Ferrari as he bids to follow in the footsteps of his legendary father Michael Schumacher.
The 20-year-old took part in testing in Bahrain for the Scuderia ahead of his debut for the team his father brought five world titles.
Mick went out for an installation lap and subsequently drove 12 more laps.
A debrief with engineers and Pirelli’s tyre experts followed.
Sebastian Vettel will resume duties with the SF90 on Wednesday, but tipped Schumacher to cope with the pressure facing him.
“Obviously with the name and the son of Michael there’s certainly some expectation, but to end up in Formula 1 you need to prove that you have the speed,” said Vettel.
“So far he has done really well. The way he has developed in the last years, he deserves where he is now.
“Now we should give him the time and peace to do his job. It’s not easy as it is for him but, on the other hand, he’s used to it, so we will see. But for sure it’s a big excitement when he will be in the car.”
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