The world celebrates 53 years of Michael Schumacher as January 3 marks his birthday. As F1 wished their idol on this momentous day, one person was missing; Michael’s number fan and the man following his footsteps, his son, Mick. Soon Mick wished his father a happy birthday, complete with a throwback picture to complete it.

In his Instagram post, Mick Schumacher thanked his father for passing on his passion for motorsport. Under a picture of the two seemingly ready to kart, Schumacher expressed, “Days like these were important to my growing passion for Motorsport, and still affects it to this day.”

Filled with emotions, Mick signed off: “I am grateful for all the experiences you have given me and I’m excited to be making new ones in the future.” 

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As Mick credits his father for his enthusiasm behind a Formula 1 car, it is something the world is aware of. As Mick finished his first year in the sport, it is clear to see him following his father’s example. Maybe one day we’d see the Schumacher name written on red again?

Ferrari helping Mick Schumacher mirror his father

Mick Schumacher will serve as Ferrari’s reserve driver in the 2022 season. A very good place to start taking steps towards an eventual Ferrari seat. His background as a Ferrari Academy protégé will also prove helpful.

Further, Mattia Binotto is preparing the driver for the day to fill in Michael’s boots. “Mick is still part of the Ferrari Driver Academy, which means we are still coaching him as a driver even today. But we’ve an entire program [with him] because in still being part of an academy, it’s part of our objective to continuously try to develop them as drivers.”

Binotto also added, “the final objective one day, is they will prove to be capable to be a Ferrari driver.”

Additionally, Mick had an impressive first year at Haas. Thus, the Ferrari boss believes that if he keeps up, undoubtedly, there will be a day we see Mick in a Prancing Horse. ‘“Being part of it, if you are doing well, no doubt you may have opportunities. He’s already had one season in F1, which is important.”

So the dream is very much alive for Mick, who has dedicated much of his rookie season to his father. Will there be a championship in store for the driver as well? Only time will tell.

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