This season Mick Schumacher did not enter only in Formula 2, but also became part of Ferrari Racing Academy. This is a beautiful story especially for nostalgics as he is his father Michael Schumacher left a big mark on the Maranello team. For Mick Schumacher, that was it decisive reason, to join the Ferrari program, although he had previously nurtured close ties to Mercedesa. “Just because of history,”Is Mick's colleague from Motorsport-Magazine.com explained his decision in favor of Ferrari. “I grew up here and with the exception of one season I always raced for the Italian team."
Ferrari’s racing academy doesn’t just care about youth racing affairs, but also covers the whole exercise young racers. Young Schumacher and his colleagues can on the way to great racers they also learn a lot off the track. “This is simply a very large family. When you are here, you feel very good. As part of the Ferrari family,Says Schumacher.
From year 2015 it also belongs to the Ferrari family Sebastian Vettel. To his compatriot Mick Schumacher cultivates special relationship. "I respect him very much. We talk a lot about motorsport. I try to take his advice and also use it in practice. Last but not least, he has many more years of motorsport on his back than I do,He says with a smile Mick.
With Schumacher and Vettel evoke memories. It's 2007 Michael Schumacher first raced with Sebastian Vettl at the event Race of Champions (ROC). Seven-time world champion he caught up perfectly with his particular successor. Twelve years later the team at the ROC read again Schumacher / Vettel - this time Vettel raced with his son Michael, Mick Schumacher. Also this time, both racers got along great and understood each other.
Mick Schumacher and Sebastian Vettel are also in contact outside of the Race of Champions event. "I believe what my father was to Sebastian is Sebastian to me," so a young Ferrari. "Someone who is closely connected with you and with whom I can talk about motorsport at any time,”Adds Schumacher.
