Mick Schumacher has admitted that he would like to be back on the F1 grid as soon as possible, saying he'll be driving by next year 'at the latest' – hinting that he could even be back on the grid before the end of this season.
The son of seven-time world champion Michael had two years in Formula 1 with Haas but struggled to replicate his form from F2 in a largely uncompetitive car.
Last year, he drew the ire of team boss Guenther Steiner due to a series of expensive crashes and was dropped this year in favour of the more experienced German Nico Hulkenberg.
Schumacher subsequently joined Mercedes as a reserve and test driver but is eagerly awaiting his next opportunity to return to the grid.
He told German publication RTL: "I'm always ready for action. Believe me: I am working very hard to hopefully be back in the car soon. See you very soon. By next year at the latest, it should be that time again. I'm sure something will develop in the near future."
Schumacher made his debut in F1 in 2021 on the back of a title-winning campaign in F2 the previous year.
In his debut year, he regularly outpaced and outperformed Russian team-mate Nikita Mazepin before his departure.
Dane Kevin Magnussen was re-drafted by Haas after a year away and Schumacher found his challenge a little tougher, although 2022 did mark his first points-scoring races at Silverstone and the Red Bull Ring.
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HenkPaardekooper19June 24, 2023, 10:12
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He is no mercedes driver, when you are kicked out Haas you are at mercedes only for commercial use.
PapaofGagsJune 24, 2023, 20:14
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To be fair he did a good job in the simulator when the car needed a better set up in Spain, fortunately the parts are cheaper to replace in the sim... 😉
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He is no mercedes driver, when you are kicked out Haas you are at mercedes only for commercial use.
To be fair he did a good job in the simulator when the car needed a better set up in Spain, fortunately the parts are cheaper to replace in the sim... 😉