Can Mick Schumacher continue to chase points in Formula 1 next season? So far, that’s anything but clear. According to a report, Michael Schumacher’s son’s chances are increasing: Haas is said to have entered into negotiations with the pilot.
Mick Schumacher does not yet have a contract in Formula 1 for the coming season. Now there seems to be movement in the personnel. As “Sky” reports, “initial talks” took place last weekend in Singapore with those responsible for Haas regarding a possible expansion of the cooperation. The TV broadcaster does not give specific details about the content of the conversations or a specific result. Haas had always left Schumacher’s sporting future open in the past few weeks and months.
“Mick is still on the list because otherwise we would have already made a decision. We just have to see what the best decision for the team is for the future,” said team boss Günther Steiner in Singapore to “Sky UK”. on the current status. Recently, however, the traditional British racing team Williams also declared that it was interested in signing Schumacher. This was confirmed by Williams boss Jost Capito in an interview with ntv.
After a weak start, Schumacher was able to improve over the course of the season and score his first twelve points in Formula 1. So far, however, the 23-year-old has obviously not been able to provide the US racing team with any decisive arguments for an early contract extension. Unlike Schumacher, teammate Kevin Magnussen has already secured his cockpit in the Haas for 2023.
Meanwhile, the German, who is also in Williams’ field of vision, has to be patient. According to information from ntv, Nico Hulkenberg is also on the list of Steiner and team owner Gene Haas. However, the team does not want to commit to the second driver just yet. “I don’t know when we’ll make the decision yet. We don’t have a deadline. We’ll make the decision when we’re ready,” said Steiner.
As Formula 1 expert Felix Görner explained in his column, Mick Schumacher’s future in Formula 1 may not be decided until December. Until then, the German hopefuls can continue to recommend themselves on the track. At the weekend, Formula 1 will be making a guest appearance in Suzuka, Japan.