Steiner would be a ‘fool’ to drop Schumacher from Haas

Just one seat is officially vacant for the 2024 Formula 1 season, with many teams opting to keep their driver line-up for next year. Williams is yet to confirm the re-signing of rookie Logan Sargeant, who in 2023 has scored just one point compared to the 27 of team-mate Alex Albon, but looks the favourite to be retained. It has been a much quieter…

MICK SCHUMACHER will move to the World Endurance Championship to race for Alpine in 2024. The son of legend Michael Schumacher lost his F1 seat at Haas to Nico Hulkenberg following the 2022 season. Schumacher, 24, is a reserve driver for McLaren and Mercedes but has struggled to get a chance behind Lando Norris, Lewis Hamilton and George…

DESPITE his apparent lack of options in Formula 1, Mick Schumacher has ruled out going electric. The 24-year-old son of F1 legend Michael Schumacher has shut down suggestions he could switch to Formula E. When asked by Tuttumotori if he would consider the all-electric racing series, the youngster responded: "I'll be very honest with you and tell…

But which of them - if any - have a realistic chance of one day racing in F1? We've ranked their respective chances of making it to F1, whether that be in 2024 or (as is far more likely) further down the line. Doohan engineered himself into being an outside contender for a 2023 F1 seat off the back of a stellar second year in Formula 3 (where he…

Surviving to Drive- a not-so-subtle linguistic twist on Drive to Survive- is the most anticipated Formula 1 book in some time. Penned by Guenther Steiner, it charts the 2022 season of the Haas Formula 1 Team of which Steiner sits at the helm. Steiner's popularity skyrocketed after Formula 1's Drive to Survive docuseries on Netflix, which Steiner…

MICHAEL Schumacher's beloved wife Corinna has been "like a prisoner" as she tirelessly fights to keep his health a secret, said ex-F1 boss Eddie Jordan. Corinna - dubbed Michael's "guardian angel" - has overseen the effort to ensure his wish for privacy is respected as he continues to recover from his horrific ski crash ten years ago. The…

Guenther Steiner publicly criticised Mick Schumacher's performances during the 2022 F1 season and that has led to the German's uncle taking aim at the Haas boss Guenther Steiner was unhappy with Mick Schumacher's performances in 2022 Ralf Schumacher has reignited his spat with Haas boss Guenther Steiner by asking him to buy cosmetic cream, as the…

Formula 1 is back. The 2023 season will begin with a Bahrain Grand Prix that will tell us a lot about the paddock's pecking order. The pre-race narrative: Kevin Magnussen is likely to beat a teammate who hasn't held a regular F1 seat in a while, Mercedes would need an outstanding day to land two cars in the top six and Sergio Perez is far from a…

Haas team principal Guenther Steiner has revealed that he "would like" an American driver to race for the team, and has even earmarked a potential move for Williams rookie Logan Sargeant. Despite having joined the Formula 1 grid in 2015, the American team have never had a driver from their home country, with Steiner believing that there isn't…

Mick Schumacher's natural talent and potential is something that cannot be doubted by anyone in the paddock, with the German putting on a stunning show at the Red Bull Ring last year for example. The problem for a smaller team such as Haas however, is that mistakes are costly, and Schumacher reportedly cost the team over €3m in damages last year…

For a smaller team like Haas, resources are crucial to not only their success, but to their existence in Formula 1. In order to save money and prepare for the new regulations that came into effect in 2022 the team appointed two rookie drivers in 2021, in the form of Mick Schumacher and Nikita Mazepin. The team finished last in the championship with…

MICK SCHUMACHER has joined Mercedes as Lewis Hamilton's backup driver. Mercedes revealed the news in a tweet that said: "Willkommen, Mick. �� Say hello to our 2023 Reserve Driver, @SchumacherMick." The deal is a lifeline for Schumacher, who will also serve as back-up to George Russell for the 2023 season. It could be an emotional move, with father…

Formula 1's 2022'silly season' certainly lived up to its name - much of it unwittingly sparked by Sebastian Vettel. The 35-year-old German was something of a firebrand at one time, but has mellowed considerably now he is a father of three and an activist for social and environmental causes. All he did was decide the end of 2022 was the time for him…

Mick Schumacher's future in Formula 1 had been up in the air ever since the summer break, when Haas stalled on offering the young German a new contract to tie him down for 2023. Haas had told Schumacher that they needed to see an improvement in his performances if he wanted to keep his seat for next season, and after months of deliberation the team…

Nico Hulkenberg will return to Formula 1 next season with the Haas team, ousting Mick Schumacher from the sport. The 35-year-old German last raced in F1 in 2019 for Renault, and despite not racing in any category since then, he said he felt like he'd "never really left". "I'm very happy to move into a full-time race seat with Haas F1 Team in 2023,"…

To the disappointment of thousands of Mick Schumacher fans, it is looking all but certain that the young German will be dropped by Haas when his contract expires at the end of the year, with an announcement confirming Nico Hulkenberg rumoured to be taking place before Saturday. 2022 really hasn't been the best of years for the 23-year-old, who came…

Mick Schumacher is blamed too easily because he did not have the same start to his career as his father. Let's not forget that he started at Haas. His start to the 2022 season wasn't the best, but his performances are good against his teammate. In qualifying, Magnussen is undeniably the better driver at 15 to 5. In the race, however, Schumacher is…

Mick Schumacher showed on the first day of the Japanese Grand Prix why Haas F1 is still keeping him uncertain about 2023. The driver made an embarrassing mistake after test starts and got an irate team boss Guenther Steiner on his roof, pointing the finger. After his painful debut year in Formula 1, in which Schumacher finished without any points…

Zhou Guanyu's contract renewal at Alfa Romeo has closed another door in Formula 1's 2023 driver market - and made the remaining seats all the more appealing for the established, and emerging, stars in the running. As a competitive market continues to take shape deep into the 2022 season, we've rounded up the runners and riders for each of the seats…

Four Formula 1 teams have vacancies for the 2023 season although a frenzied silly season is nearing its conclusion, as the futures of several drivers are set to be determined. While Alfa Romeo technically has a seat spare, The Race understands Zhou Guanyu is set to be officially confirmed as Valtteri Bottas's team-mate once again. That leaves…

While F1 resumed last week with the Belgian Grand Prix, the situation behind the scenes continues to be turbulent, with the 2023 line-up not yet complete. One of the keys to the market is now Mick Schumacher's situation at Haas F1. The German driver is under contract with the American team, but also with Ferrari, since he is part of the Ferrari…

Guenther Steiner has revealed Mick Schumacher must'score more points' if he wants to receive a new Formula 1 contract from Haas. Schumacher has enjoyed a season of ups and downs in 2022 and there is speculation he could be without a drive for 2023. Schumacher is enjoying his second campaign in the pinnacle of motor racing after a scoreless rookie…