Mick Schumacher he will not be a starting Formula 1 driver by 2023. He lost his seat at Haas and was announced as a substitute driver for Mercedes behind Lewis Hamilton and George Russell. And this Wednesday it became known that he will also be a tester at McLaren behind Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri.
In this way, Mick will be moonlighting this season that starts at the beginning of March. McLaren has trusted him because his third official driver, the Spanish Alex Palouwill combine his position with the IndyCar.
The young German wants to stay together with the Great Circus even if it is not as a starting driver. Haas did not trust him and sent him several poisoned messages talking about the “fortune” that had cost them due to his constant accidents.
But not only accidents caused his departure. Also his bad results, always behind a Kevin Magnussen That got more performance out of the car.
McLaren will be able to call on @SchumacherMick as a reserve driver during the 2023 F1 season as part of our arrangement with Mercedes. Welcome to the family, Mick. 👊🧡 pic.twitter.com/DNiJ5s99rQ
— McLaren (@McLarenF1) February 1, 2023
Ocon wanted him at Alpine, but…
with the departure of Fernando Alonso and Oscar Piastri from Alpine, one seat was left free. Esteban Ocon He asked for the signing of Schumacher, but the team did not appreciate it and ended up opting for the Frenchman Pierre Gasley.
“The dedication and the fact of always being there allowed me to sign for a new team and I am sure that he will have another opportunity,” said Ocon, convinced that he would “return” to F1: “Will work hard to be back and I was away for a year too, I know what it feels like when you lose your seat and have to come back two years later.”
