P1racenews AI automatic summary:
“I’m keeping my fingers crossed that he gets another chance because I believe he can absolutely keep up with the others.”
Four-time F1 world champion Sebastian Vettel supports Mick Schumacher getting a “second chance” and potentially joining Cadillac, which are yet to finalize their F1 driver lineup for the upcoming season. Cadillac will debut as the 11th team on the 2026 F1 grid, considering numerous experienced drivers like Sergio Perez, Valtteri Bottas, Zhou Guanyu, and Schumacher. Vettel, a close friend of Schumacher, praises his maturity, performance in World Endurance Championship, and capability to compete at the highest level in F1. Despite Schumacher’s exit from Haas, plagued by crashes and lack of raw pace, his potential return to F1 hinges on Cadillac’s perception of his speed compared to established drivers like Perez and Bottas.
