For Mick Schumacher, Formula 1 has recently been slightly uphill. At the Canadian Grand Prix, the Haas driver achieved a strong sixth place in qualifying and was only slowed down in the race by a technical defect. According to Uncle Ralf, the German now has “the necessary peace of mind” again.
In the past few weeks, Mick Schumacher has had to listen to clear criticism in Formula 1, as the 23-year-old repeatedly made serious mistakes on the track.
At the last Grand Prix in Montreal, the Haas driver made an exclamation point in qualifying and finished sixth. “It was important because he now has the necessary calm again and was able to set an example internally,” Ralf Schumacher commented.RTL” his nephew’s recent performance.
“In general, Mick now just has to concentrate on being faster than his team-mate,” added the former Formula 1 driver. While Kevin Magnussen has already collected 15 points, Mick Schumacher is still without a point.
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“The issue of points is tedious because it depends on many factors,” said Uncle Ralf: “I think that Haas simply doesn’t have the necessary pace at the moment. It’s important that he made the difference in Montreal and that at bad conditions.” Mick Schumacher could score points for the first time at the British Grand Prix on Sunday.
Ralf Schumacher accompanies the race (Sunday, 4 p.m. LIVE on RTL) for RTL as a guest expert. The Kerpener will also continue to work as an F1 expert for Sky Germany.
“Formula 1 and RTL share a great tradition and the broadcaster has always been very close to my career. That’s why I’m happy to be part of the team again at Silverstone,” said Schumacher.
The track will show whether the Schumacher family will have reason to be happy.