We’re a little more than halfway through the 2022 F1 season and the silly season merry-go-round is at full swing now. It was all kicked off by Sebastian Vettel and then later pounced upon by Fernando Alonso. Now, we’re all aware of the incidents that followed.
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However, after the Belgian GP, news surrounding another driver is emerging out of the paddocks. The driver in question? Mick Schumacher!
With no official confirmation, there’s talk in the paddocks that Schumacher’s services will not be retained by Haas for 2023. The young German spent two years in the premier class with the US-based team, but there might not be a third. Despite improvements in the last few races, Haas will possibly not renew Schumacher, which leaves him with two options.
Alpine and Williams are possible destinations with Esteban Ocon wanting the German to be his next teammate. However, despite the shuffle, there’s another piece of news that is disappointing in terms of legacy.
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Formula One F1. Pre-Season Testing. Bahrain International Circuit, Sakhir, Bahrain. March 12, 2022. Haas’ Mick Schumacher and Alpine’s Esteban Ocon arrive before testing REUTERS./Hamad I Mohammed
Mick Schumacher’s Ferrari affiliation will also end at the end of the current season. The German became part of the Ferrari Driver Academy and the contract will come to a “natural end” in December. This also means the much celebrated Schumacher name is not making its way to Ferrari soon.
It will be disappointing to see Mick lose out on a drive for the next season, especially after he has picked up the pace in the last few races and scored some much-deserved points.
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With all this, the Twitter fandom is becoming increasingly sympathetic to the young German. From fans to experts, everyone is sharing their confusion reading Schumacher’s situation.
Binotto said on Sunday in Spa when asked about Mick by Sky Germany: "He has improved in the last few races. But it is still too early to make a judgement [..] Later will then sit down with Günther and make a decision." So this news is a bit surprising..
Mick Schumacher's relationship with Ferrari is to conclude in December, meaning that the German will be a free agent as he searches for a 2023 #F1 drive. Full story ⬇️ autosport.com/f1/news/schuma…
Perhaps not a surprise to see him lose Academy status as after 2 years in F1 he's not a junior anymore, but to leave the Ferrari umbrella completely may prove more of a shock. The question is whether his free status plays him into the driver market or leaves him on the outside.
Mick Schumacher’s links to Ferrari will come to an end after the 2022 season, leaving him a free agent in the driver market autosport.com/f1/news/schuma…
RIP Ferrari Mick Schumacher ❤️ 2019-2022
The fans are moaning about his severed ties with the Italian outfit.
Not now sweetie, mummy has to work out who Mick Schumacher is going to be racing with next season
Mick Schumacher’s time in F1 without Ferrari links
“I’m led to believe mick schumacher is no longer part of the ferrari driver academy” OH????
This is surely not the end of Mick Schumacher’s Formula 1 career. The young German has showcased his talents with two back-to-back points finishes. However, the end of the Ferrari affiliation could become costly or it could be the start of something entirely new.
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Lots of drama to unfold before the end of the current and beginning of the new season.