Future of Mick Schumacher in Formula 1 still remains uncertain with Haas’s seat seeming out of reach.
Mick Schumacher made his debut with Haas F1 last season. The season was tough for the team enduring zero points finish throughout the season. The car was undeniably the slowest on the grid.
This season however was different as the team was more competitive in midfield. The team currently stands 8th on constructors with 36 points. The team also bagged a new title sponsor too and has brought numerous upgrades this season.
However, things are not that simple and easygoing for Schumacher. Multiple crashes and point-less finishes have mounted pressure on Schumacher. Team boss Guenther Steiner on multiple occasions has criticized the German indicating an uncertain future.
Schumacher to Audi?
Amidst all these rumors linking Schumacher with Audi are also swirling around. The German manufacturer will be joining the grid in partnership with Sauber from 2026. Schumacher has addressed these speculations and his current problems in a recent interview:
“You just have to put up with [the criticism],”
Schumacher said.
“We’re all at the limit here and the same applies to us drivers. If we’re not at the limit, we’ll be behind very quickly. Then my situation would be completely different. I’m the driver I am today because of all the situations I’ve been through.”
Recently Audi CEO Markus Duesmann and project leader Adam Baker indicated the probability of recruiting a German driver for the team in 2026. Reacting to this, Schumacher said:
“I think it’s great that Audi is getting into Formula 1.
“It is a global company but a German brand. I hope this will bring many Germans back to Formula 1 and that we will have a home race again at some point. Of course it’s nice to hear that such a large group is looking for a German driver, but all of that is still a long way away.”
Mick Schumacher bears a big name on his shoulder being the son of Formula 1 legend Michael Schumacher.
Guenther Steiner ensures decision is coming soon
Haas boss Steiner has indicated that the decision will be made public pretty soon:
“We will get to a decision, hopefully soon,”
he told The Mirror.
“But nothing is decided 100 per cent yet. We are just going through the last details of what we have to sort out, and then we will make a decision.
“It’s a job I need to do. When it’s done, it’s always nice to tick things off the list. When you get something done you can then focus on the next thing. This is an important decision for the team, and there is enough to focus on [elsewhere] to get better.”
For now, we all wait for the news as Nico Hulkenberg was also linked with the American outfit.
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