Mick Schumacher shares rare heartfelt story about dad as uncle 

Mick Schumacher has given a rare insight into his father Michael’s influence on his life with his racing career currently at a cross-roads.

The German, son of Formula 1 icon Michael Schumacher, is currently Mercedes reserve driver to Lewis Hamilton and George Russell.

The Silver Arrows have an incredible legacy with the Schumacher name, having been the team Michael competed for before he retired.

After stepping away from the sport in 2006, the Ferrari legend returned in 2010 for Mercedes’ first season back in F1.

The seven-time world champion put the team on a path to unparalleled success with Hamilton and Toto Wolff at the helm.

He said: “I was a crazy kid – everything my dad did, I did. I started karting aged three. I was six when I first went scuba diving. Aged ten I was skydiving. My dad was always very open to me trying out whatever I wanted to do and racing is all I wanted to do, because I enjoyed it the most.

“He was really supportive and a lot of fun, but could also be challenging. One time in a karting race I braked very late going into a corner and gained a lot of time. When I told him about it, he said, “Yes, but you should have braked like that in every corner!

Schumacher Jr. continued: “I started racing in the Formula classes the year after (the accident) and from that point onwards, I had to find my own feet.

“But I definitely learned a lot of technical points from him that I still use today, as well as from his coaching. And I have always been very resilient.”