Mercedes-AMG Petronas authorized Mick Schumacher as Reserve Driver for the upcoming period. “And we can not stop smiling,” reads the social media blog post that made the statement. However what will Mick do exactly for the team?

Mick Schumacher joined the group where his famous father, Michael, finished his job, back in 2012. The 23-year old was inches far from being a spectator of Formula 1 in the upcoming period. A month earlier, Haas went down Schumacher junior, replacing him with Nick Hulkenberg. Mercedes might have pulled a publicity feat, however one thing makes sure. Mick Schumacher will not be getting any Sunday action on the racetrack. The group has it covered with seven-time World Champion Lewis Hamilton as well as with George Russell, who is one year his elderly. Yet he will certainly be around just in instance the group needs him to enter.

“Mick is a talented young chauffeur and also we’re happy to have him sign up with the Team. He is a difficult employee, has a calm and also methodical method. And he is still starving to find out and also improve as a vehicle driver. We likewise understand that with two years of experience racing in Formula One under his belt, he will be ready to enter the vehicle summarily to replace either Lewis or George, must that require arise,” claims Mercedes-AMG Petronas Team Principal Toto Wolff.

We will though see Mick associated with the development of the car for the following period. Besides simulator work, he will belong of the testing group. The W14 will certainly be hitting the track in February, for the winter season screening in Barcelona and also the young German will be accumulating laps. The group needs to get their act with each other, after a frustrating period in which Lewis Hamilton was incapable to win a single race, while George Russell toenailed one victory in the Brazilian Grand Prix.

“I am thrilled to be part of the Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team as their book chauffeur for 2023, as well as I am committed to provide it my all to add to their performance in this really affordable and also professional setting. I take this as a brand-new celebrity,” says Mick Schumacher

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