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Mick Schumacher Reveals Secret to Coping With Immense Expectations Ahead of F1 Debut

Published 02/02/2021, 4:09 AM EST

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Mick Schumacher will make his Formula 1 debut this year with Haas. He is following in his father, Michael Schumacher’s footsteps as the F1 community expects the young German to live up to his father’s legacy. In a recent interview, Mick clarified he can handle the Formula 1 spotlight and the pressure that comes with it.

The young German succeeded in Formula 3 and Formula 2, despite the added pressure of his legacy. He has proven his abilities behind the wheel and is aware of the large spotlight hovering over his career path.

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He said, “I think that it’s quite clear that I have been under a spotlight since a very young age. Especially due to the sport that I do and I love, probably a bit more than usual.

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“Nevertheless, I think it is something I have been able to get used to and I would say about myself that I am able to deal with it pretty well.”

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Mick Schumacher states he is indebted to Ferrari

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The German became a Ferrari Academy driver in the beginning of 2019. Since then, he has learned a lot and also claimed the Formula 2 championship in his second season. He further acknowledged the Maranello outfit’s influence on his career.

“So it has been obviously a great couple of years and I’ve learned so much through them. I think I wouldn’t be here right now without them so I am owing them a great deal to the success that I have had. I’m looking forward to keeping working with them next year,” he said.

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Having been promoted to Haas by the Ferrari Academy, Mick will join the grid in March alongside Nikita Mazepin and completed an all-rookie line up for the American team. The Formula 1 community is looking forward to seeing the Schumacher legacy continue in the sport.

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