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Mick Schumacher & Sebastian Vettel Advocate for German GP Revival Amid Sochi Cancellation

Published 03/13/2022, 3:58 AM EDT

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The Russia- Ukraine conflict has been a difficult complication for the world. Similarly, Formula One, as a fraternity, also faced tough challenges, resulting in the cancellation of the Sochi Grand Prix. While tough times prevail and Russian GP might not come back for some time, F1 looks for a replacement for Sochi. In the ongoing search for a suitable circuit, German drivers Mick Schumacher and Sebastian Vettel have already one in mind.

Mick Schumacher and Sebastian Vettel want this German track back

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Haas driver Mick Schumacher and four time World Champion Sebastian Vettel share a mutually respectful bond. They are great friends on and off track and have an amazing understanding for each other. Unsurprisingly, their thoughts also sync as both of them mentioned they want Nürburgring on the calender this year.

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Nürburgring and Nordschleife are one track that is combined to host races. Unfortunately, the German Grand Prix is no longer a part of the F1 calendar. The primary reason F1 lost such an exciting track is that financial ends were not being met. Despite the track being a fan- favourite and legendary, FIA did not deem it fit for another renewal.

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During the recent Bahrain Pre Season Test, Mick expressed his wish to see it back on the calendar. He was hopeful and said“Formula 1 belongs in Germany. So it would be nice if my favorite was the Nürburgring.”

Later, Sebastian Vettel also expressed his wish of going back to home country and stated“I won’t be there forever, maybe this is the last chance.” He said with a grin.

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It is understandable of Mick and Vettel to make these statements, and Alexander Gerhard, the spokesperson, was happy about it. However, he said that races could happen under reasonable economic conditions only.

Nürburgring will always be legendary

Nürburgring has the highest safety standards and even received a “Grade 1 ” Licensing. Though it is owned by the Russian Viktor Charitonin since 2014, no problems have arisen for him yet. Viktor also has no plans to sell the route.

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Formula One has no shortage of circuits and is prepping for some exciting tracks to come soon. While a lot of GP’s have been cancelled in the past, many new ones have also made it on the calender. Since Sochi‘s replacement has still not been announced, fans expect another exciting track to replace it.

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Khyati Yadav is an F1 writer at EssentiallySports. She is a Hospitality Graduate and a huge fan of Lando Norris. She believes that F1 as a sport deserves a lot more attention and is intrigued by the process that goes behind the making of a car and the hard work that goes into the setting up of any Grand Prix.
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