Despite that Mick Schumacher thanks to the reverse order of starting from the first row, winning the Hungaroring was not easy. Son Michael Schumacher, icons Formula 1 and a record holder in the championship titles, had the entire race behind the necks of rivals pushing him, but Mick held on and was the first to cross the finish line.
This brilliant performance of his evoked the memory of his father in many fans. But not just with the fans, but also the former technical boss Ferrari and a longtime companion of Michael Ross Brawn, is in his analysis of the racing weekend Hungarian GP admitted: “Let me finally say something about a young man who experienced a very special day on Sunday. With his victory in the Formula 2 sprint race at the Hungaroring, Mick Schumacher as a rookie won his first victory in this series. I wasn’t by the trail, but it was an emotional moment when he raised his fists in the air and I have to admit he reminded me very much of his father."
Ross Brawn continues: “Mick had to win this victory and drive the race without a mistake, as Nobuharo Matsushita was breathing down his neck for the entire race. The win came after part of the season when he had a lot of pitch and I believe this success will bring him more confidence in his own abilities."
"A week ago, in Hockenheim, Mick was able to drive a few laps in a truly special race car, a 2004 Ferrari driven by his father, in front of a home crowd that had celebrated Michael for so many years. It was definitely an amazing emotional moment for Mick, who can also enjoy a summer break," so Brown, who nevertheless warns that the young must Mick give enough time for development.
"The career of the young Schumacher is followed by the media all over the world. This proves how great the appeal of the name Schumacher is still and how much attention it generates. Mick must continue to allow himself to progress in peace to find out where he wants to stand in this hard-won world. But his victory in Hungary was an important milestone. There's still a long way to go, but he's moving in the right direction,”He is convinced Brown.
It was also interesting to see how many members of the Ferrari team attended the awards ceremony at the Hungaroring and emotionally experienced this moment of victory. Mick Schumacher, a member of the Ferrari Academy of Young Racers.
