“It’s a Real Shame”: Mick Schumacher Breaks Hearts With Salty Goodbye to F1 Grid as Haas Finally Shuts the Door on Schumacher Name
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Haas has finally made the decision on Mick Schumacher. The German will not race with the team in 2023. Mick confirmed the news through his socials where he put up a heartfelt message. He admitted the team’s decision disappointed him but thanked them for the opportunity to race for them.
Mick Schumacher’s future at Haas was a saga that refused to die down. The Haas management had been deliberating for quite a long time whether to keep him or bring in Nico Hulkenberg. While his lack of points-scoring ability was disappointing, his wrecking the car too often was also a matter of concern. Being an arguably cash-strapped team, Haas could not afford that.
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Fans sad and angry after the news of Mick Schumacher’s exit breaks in
Breaking the news to his fans on Twitter, Mick Schumacher wrote, “This is going to be my last race with Haas F1 team. I don’t want to hide the fact that I am very disappointed about the decision not to renew our contract. Nevertheless, I would like to thank both Haas F1 and Ferrari for giving me this opportunity. Those years together have helped me to mature both technically and personally. And especially things got difficult, I realize how much I love this sport.”
“It was at times bumpy but I steadily improved, learned a lot and now know for sure that I deserve a place in Formula 1. The subject is anything but closer for me. Setbacks only make you stronger.”
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“My fire burns for Formula 1 and I will fight hard to return to the starting grid. PTW.”
Here’s how fans reacted to the news of their favorite driver’s exit from F1.
Can't wait to see you back! I personally don't see your performance in those tractors as a true indicator of your skill! Good luck, Mick!
— Dharatha Rathnaweera (@dharathar) November 17, 2022
One fan was disappointed with the treatment certain drivers were subjected to this season including Mick.
i’m upset with mclaren’s treatment of ricciardo, but there’s something equally upsetting about haas’ treatment of mick who now might not have a seat until 2026. i do not think schumacher got enough of a fair shot at haas. treatment of drivers this season has been disappointing.
— The Gemini Reads (@thegeminireads) November 17, 2022
And we will miss you next season! Best of luck Mick! ☺️🫶
— drea | a fan (@darkreaderist) November 17, 2022
It's a real shame we're not going to see Mick on the grid next year. Naturally there's a lot of romance with the Schumacher name back in the sport, but he showed flashes of speed when the car was working.
Hope you get signed with a reserve role at one of the big teams Mick. https://t.co/4okGKsLe6X
— Vitz Patel (@vitzpatel) November 17, 2022
Me finding out Mick Schumacher and Sebastian Vettel won’t be in Formula 1 next year 😭#F1 #AbuDhabiGP pic.twitter.com/pQBh1Z9Ue9
— Laura Leslie (@LauraLeslieF1) November 17, 2022
Seb Vettel's last race will also be the last for Mick Schumacher and I’m not so ready for that. pic.twitter.com/SzQlaoJm1Q
— Montserrat. (@montsefb_) November 17, 2022
💔💔💔💔 pic.twitter.com/w7JwGDYvai
— Catleesi (@Jackie_Meshi5) November 17, 2022
Toto Wolff recently revealed how the Schumacher family belongs to Mercedes. Could this be a hint at Mick landing the reserve driver’s role at Silver Arrows?
MICK SCHUMACHER FOR MERCEDES RESERVE DRIVER 2023
— khai ³³ (@thirtythreemax) November 17, 2022
One fan thought Haas was more concerned with creating drama for Netflix’s Formula 1: Drive to Survive, rather than actually focusing on racing.
the fact Haas are signing Nico Hülkenberg over Mick Schumacher proves that all Haas care about is creating drama for Netflix. I truly never thought I would see the day that a team cares more about creative a narrative for a TV show than genuine racing.
— nick⁴⁷ | fuck haas. (@micksfueltank) November 17, 2022
@ Sebastian vettel, Daniel Ricciardo and Mick Schumacher fans pic.twitter.com/DEuDNVdDDZ
— apollo (@fxingerz) November 16, 2022
News of Mick’s exit came simultaneously with Nico Hulkenberg’s arrival. The current Aston Martin reserve driver will now share the garage with his old nemesis, Kevin Magnussen. Magnussen had earlier cleared he had no issues with Nico being in the team and all the rivalry is now forgotten.
Guenther Steiner’s statement on Mick Schumacher
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Following the news of Mick’s exit and Nico’s arrival at the team, Haas released team principal Guenther Steiner’s statement. Steiner said, “I would like to thank Mick Schumacher for his contribution to the team over the past couple of years.”
“Mick’s pedigree in the junior categories was well known and he has continued to grow and develop as a driver in his time with Haas F1 Team – culminating in his first Formula 1 points-scoring successes earlier this season. While choosing to go in separate directions for the future the entire team wishes Mick well for the next steps in his career path and beyond.”
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It will be interesting to see whether Mercedes announce Mick Schumacher’s arrival as a reserve driver. Do you think Haas was fair in letting Mick go? Did he get enough time to prove his worth to the team? Or does his habit of crashing too often justify the decision?
Edited by:
Ankit Sharma