I am going to Formula 1 it is the privilege of a few. Stay, much longer. Mike Schumachercurrently a Haas driver, he has the desire to do so continue the legacy of his father Michael or at least emulate what his uncle Ralph achieved. At the moment it is far from the family records.
The SportingNews review not only the sports history of German (born and raised in Switzerland), but also of Legacy, contracts Y suffering outside the world of motorsport. The support of his mother Corinna is essential for which she promises to be one of Máxima’s animators for the next decade.
Mick Schumacher: the legacy of his father Michael, the pressure of the surname and the ban on talking about his father
Being the son of Michael Schumacher is only compared to being the son of Michael Jordan, Diego Armando Maradona or Tiger Woods. And the pressure is great. However, Mick has reiterated several times that he just wants to get in his own way. He will carry it throughout his life, although he does not want to always be in the shadows.
The successor of the legend made his karting debut in 2008 and in 2015 he appeared in Formula cars, at the age of 16. In 2017 he reached Formula 3, a class of which he was champion in the following campaign. He also won Formula 2 in 2020 before moving to Máxima in 2021.
Mick Schumacher’s name echoes in the stands and corridors of F1, although You never hear of Michael Schumacher. Why; The press is forbidden to ask the pilot about his father. The state of health of the seven-time champion, who in December 2013 suffered a serious accident while skiing in the French Alps, is being kept under wraps.
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Rumor has it that he is in a vegetative state, although the family has never given further details. Not even with the documentary that Netflix made with Schumacher. What they do confirm is that Michael is still alive and fighting.
“I think dad and I would understand differently now simply because we speak a similar language, the language of motorsport, and we would have a lot to say. That’s where my head is most of the time, thinking that would be so cool. I’d give up everything just for that.” recognized in 2021.
His passions outside of motorsport
Although motorsports is what he was passionate about as a child, Mick identifies himself as a sports fan. On his social networks he is seen with basketballs, paddles and surfboards. Ski? This ended with his father’s accident.
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Among the street cars, several Ferraris stand out. It is worth noting that in Cavalino His father was a standout (he won five of his seven titles, all consecutive, with this team), while Mick was part of its driver academy and Haas, his current team, has the Italian engine.
Is Mick Schumacher a millionaire?
Although Mick has a short career at Máxima, his contract is six nil. It is estimated that in the 2022 season he will earn $1,000,000. To this we must add what he achieved in 2021, not counting his family’s legacy.
Mick is one of Michael’s two children (Gina Maria is two years older than the Haas driver) and the seven-time champion’s fortune is valued at 600 million dollarsaccording to Celebrity Net Worth
