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Ex-Formula 1 race winner Ralf Schumacher believes his nephew Mick “deserves the chance” to fill the Mercedes seat that will
Mick Schumacher made his Formula 1 debut in 2021 with Haas but was dropped at the end of his second season. He then became the reserve driver for Mercedes, a role he will continue in 2024. With Lewis Hamilton leaving Mercedes to join Ferrari, there will be an opening in the team’s driver lineup for next season alongside George Russell. Ralf Schumacher believes that Mick Schumacher would be a strong candidate to partner Russell, as he has shown potential and deserves the opportunity. Schumacher also understands why Hamilton has chosen to move to Ferrari, citing a loss of confidence in Mercedes and a longstanding relationship with Ferrari boss Frederic Vasseur as factors.
