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Mercedes Troll Ferrari Over Mick Schumacher’s Fiorano Test

Published 10/01/2020, 8:28 AM EDT

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Mick Schumacher recently completed his test practice at Ferrari’s home ground in Fiorano. Along with fellow F2 driver Callum Ilott, who also had his practice test. The nostalgia attached to the son of Michael Schumacher itself is unexplainable.

Furthermore, to see him in the cockpit of a hybrid-powered F1 car is a great day for the fans of the Schumacher name. Mercedes tweeted an image congratulating the Italians in the form of a troll.

Mercedes aces the troll game, yet again

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The Mercedes social media team is apt in trolling other teams. The tweet has a Mercedes W11 numbered 44 with the tag, “Quick, RT this W11 pic before Ferrari drop the Mick pics.” followed with a smiley emoji.

The entire F1 world has been talking about Schumacher Jr.’s test practice. The German has been a budding talent in Ferrari’s junior division, and if rumors are to be believed, he may join F1 in 2021.

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There are several teams that are due drivers for 2021; both Haas and Alfa Romeo are yet to confirm their driver lineups for next year. However, there are many drivers in the grid that might also fit the job.

Many prophesied that Mick Schumacher is a sure face in the F1 grid of 2021. The F2 driver had remarked that if he makes it to F1, he will target Lewis Hamilton’s record.

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Test practice leaves Schumacher Jr. overwhelmed

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Driving the 2018 Ferrari car left Mick overwhelmed, and understandably so. Although it wasn’t his first time behind an F1 car, he was still unaware of the new age F1 mechanisms. After the test at Ferrari’s own track, Schumacher Jr. recalled his experience.

I would like to thank Ferrari and the FDA for giving me the opportunity to get behind the wheel of a hybrid-powered Formula One car,” the German remarked.

“A few weeks ago in Mugello, I was able to drive an F2004, an amazing car, but quite old fashioned now. Getting behind the wheel of a 2018 hybrid car allowed me to understand how important the electronics are for the Power Unit and how much progress Formula One has made in terms of aerodynamics”

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Mick Schumacher’s style and his flair are unique. Though he carries around that heavy surname, he never lets the pressure get the better of him. That is why he has been earning praise from all around the F1 grid, with even the F1 Director wishing to see him in F1 next year.

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Indrasish Ganguly is an F1 author at Essentially Sports. An avid fan of the F1 championship, the Kolkata based writer admires Lewis Hamilton the most on the F1 grid. His interest in racing stems from his love for cars and speed.
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