Physical Address
304 North Cardinal St.
Dorchester Center, MA 02124
Mick Schumacher, son of the legendary Michael Schumacher, is fighting hard to regain his place on the Formula One grid. As he continues to test tyres for Pirelli, former Ferrari and FIA boss Jean Todt has voiced his strong support for the young driver.
Todt, a close family friend and former team boss of Schumacher’s father, believes that Mick Schumacher is “better than half the current F1 drivers”. Despite his current role as a reserve driver for Mercedes and the difficulties he has faced in securing a permanent seat, Todt remains convinced of Schumacher’s talent and potential.
“He is a very talented driver who undoubtedly has what it takes for the series. Otherwise he would not have won Formula 3 and Formula 2,” said Todt in an interview with German newspaper Bild last month.
Schumacher’s battle for F1 comeback
Schumacher has been out of the sport almost as long as he has been in it, and his exile looks almost certain to continue until 2025. But Todt believes the 25-year-old’s ability is greater than half the current F1 grid.
READ MORE:Mick Schumacher drives for McLaren in Pirelli test at Silverstone and ended up…
Todt’s defence of Mick Schumacher highlights the immense pressure that comes with his famous surname.
“The Schumacher surname is a disadvantage because it puts unfair pressure on the driver,” Todt said.
Despite these challenges, Schumacher’s resilience and skill continue to shine through, as evidenced by his recent achievements, one of which being a recent Pirelli tyre test for McLaren where the young German set the fastest recorded time.
