Bojan Vrbnjak
Pri Ferrari they introduced a new system of thinking last spring. They are even before the start of the season Vettel showed the door. This year, they are continuing this practice. Mick Schumacher he has not yet driven a single kilometer of the race Formula 1, but there is already speculation and talk about his medium-term futurewhich reads to sit for years 2023 in a red car. A few weeks later, however, we can hear from the same man that they are already considering extending their contract with Carlos Sainz, although this one - you guessed it - didn't drive a single mile for the team from Maranella.
At that time, it is clear that he will be the champion Formula 2 raced for a partner team this year Haas. And it will continue to be a part Ferrari Academy of Young Racers. With the oldest and most successful team in history Formula 1, with whom his father Michael won five axes of seven titles, so he will remain closely connected. Recently, v Fioran tested Ferrari SF71H from the 2018 season Mattia binotto, the head of the Ferrari team explained the plan for Schumacher this season: "Haas and we are connected by a strong and established partnership. Mick will now be given the opportunity to make progress with this team, while continuing to enjoy the support of the Ferrari Academy. We will monitor its progress very closely."
Schumacher is expected to advance to Ferrari
Because binotto also explains that support Schumacher through the lower racing series there was no charitable act or association with old family ties. “The goal of our academy is not to educate racers for Formula 1, but for the Ferrari team.“It also means you should Mick sooner or later race for Ferrari - just like his father Michael from 1996 to 2006. To date, no racer has been in the service of one constructor (180 races) for that long. Mick Schumacher in Haas they signed a two-year contract. It’s important for the American team to have a big change in the rules of the year 2022 in his ranks a racer who knows the team from the 2021 season.
Ferrari wants to keep Sainza longer
And also at Ferrari both seats are occupied in the medium term. Carlos Sainz has a contract until the end of the year 2022, Charles Leclerc, which also comes from Ferrari Academy, even by the end of the year 2024. And that also means he would be years old 2023 free at least one team seat from Maranella. Of course, many want to then Mick Schumacher progressed to the factory team, but has Mattia binotto meanwhile already different plan A, which reads that Sainz remained after 2022. "We have the youngest racing team since 1968. Usually we don’t make that decision for just two years. You do this because you are trying to create a foundation for the future and because of that you are looking at the long term. So we hope that Carlos will be reborn and stay with us for years to come, ” so Italian for colleagues from GP Fans.
Schumacher wants to enjoy his first Formula 1 season
Mick Schumacher he skilfully avoids his future from this hustle and bustle. He wants to optimally prepare on its premiere season in Formulas 1 and enjoy it as well. “I can’t wait to be able to put myself next to the best racers in the world in Formula 1. I feel very ready. With all the hustle and bustle, I also want to enjoy my Formula 1 debut. That will be very exciting. ” By the way: Michael Schumacher is in the team Ferrari came only in the sixth year of his career in Formula 1.
